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Volume 7, Issue 12 | Aug. 18–Sept. 14, 2016 communityimpact.com/socialCY-FAIR EDITION
Lawmakers call for reform in 2017 legislative session
Cy-Fair area property values up 20 percent in two years
By Shawn ArrajjRising property tax values in
Harris County and across the state over the past few years are putting a strain on home and business owners. The issue has prompted leaders in Texas government to explore ways to alleviate the growing burden.
Between 2005 and 2014, Harris County property tax levies have increased by 79 percent, according to the Texas Comptroller of Pub-lic Accounts. Over that same
time, median household incomes only increased 29 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The average assessed value of property in Cy-Fair increased by 20.5 percent between 2014 and 2016—from $177,002 to $213,327.
Local lawmakers say the rate of increase is unsustainable.
“This is not an anti-govern-ment crusade; it’s a crusade for reality,” said state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston. “My
taxpayers’ realistic ability to pay has to come into the equation.”
Bettencourt chairs the Prop-erty Tax Committee estab-lished by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that has been tasked with find-ing ways to alleviate the prop-erty tax burden in the 2017 legislative session.
The committee hosted a series of town hall meetings across the state over the past year that included a May 10 meeting at the University of
CFISD enrollment growth to slow in coming decadeDecrease in numbers delays school openingsBy Emily Donaldson
Although Cy-Fair ISD has spent many years as one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas, officials with the Pop-ulation and Survey Analysts demographics firm say growth may be slowing.
In the 2016-17 school year, projections indicate the incom-ing CFISD kindergarten class will have 700 fewer students than the year before, accord-ing to PASA, which provides an annual demographics study to the district. This decrease in students could have ripple
effects for the next 12 years as that class ages, including the potential for delayed school openings.
“Although the district has increased at tremendous rates in large numbers, I believe 2005 was the last really large increase of almost 7,000 students added in one year,” PASA President Pat Guseman said at a June 22 CFISD work session. “This past year, there was a net of under 940 students added. The growth is basically slowing annually.”
Enrollment projections presented to Cy-Fair ISD in June show growth continu-ing over the next decade, but at a slower pace than it has in recent years.
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CONTENTS8 IMPACTSNow Open, Coming Soon & more
12 BUSINESS FEATURES11 Below Brewing
Barks 5th Avenue
14 DINING FEATUREThe Cast Iron Cafe
15 FIRST LOOKKoala Kolache
16 TRANSPORTATION UPDATESNews, data on local road projects
17 TRANSPORTATIONFM 1960 flyover update
18 REAL ESTATECy-Fair housing market on rebound
19 ENVIRONMENTFlooding town hall recap
21 DEVELOPMENTGrand Texas update
23 PUBLIC SAFETYHarris County sheriff’s office implements safety initiatives
25 NEWS BRIEFS
26 EDUCATIONNew child care facilities coming to Cy-Fair
27 FROM THE WEB
28 CALENDAR
31 RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
33 DRINKSMo’s Irish Pub
Connie’s Frozen Custard
35 NONPROFITBack to school assistance
36 INSIDE INFORMATIONHurricane readiness
Virtual grocery shopping
39 COMMUNITYBentley’s lemonade stand
40 GUIDESFall festivals
Regional breweries
44 HISTORYSt. John’s Lutheran Church
45 CORRIDORCypress Creek Village
51 REAL ESTATE
61 IMPACT DEALS
The start of a new school year is an excit-ing time for students and parents alike in the Cy-Fair community. Educators are innovat-ing new ways to inspire students, and businesses are buzzing with back-to-school specials. The first day of school is such a big deal in Cy-Fair, even road crews are racing to
complete several projects before Aug. 22.As Cy-Fair ISD opens its 11th high school, district
officials are closely monitoring enrollment projections to make sure student capacity at each school remains at an ideal level. As fast-paced growth begins to level off, our cover story this month takes a closer look at how construction plans may be changing.
FROM THE EDITOR
Shawn ArrajjEDITOR
Also in this issue, we provide a roundup of new child care education facilities opening up throughout the summer and fall. Meanwhile, local nonprofits are working to make sure every student in Cy-Fair is ready for the first day of school. Read about an area back-to-school drive, free immunization events and other public school volunteer opportunities on Page 35.
Look for our official Public Education Guide in next month’s edition of Community Impact Newspaper, which features feeder patterns, attendance boundary maps and State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test results for CFISD. We also plan to take a look at several of the major conversations expected to take place in the 2017 legislative session that will have a big effect on public schools across the state.
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1 Piada Italian Street Food opened June 3 at 10420 Louetta Road, Ste. 100, Houston. The Ohio-based eatery lets diners customize meals with a selection of sauces, toppings and grilled meat or vegetables to complete wraps, salads and pastas. The restaurant also offers breadsticks, soups, and Italian teas and sodas. 832-761-0997. www.mypiada.com
2 Atom Realty opened in June at 14502 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 100, Cypress. The Realtor’s
office specializes in commercial and residential realty in the Cy-Fair and Tomball areas. Atom Realty is a family-owned and -operated agency that has multilingual real estate agents who speak English and Vietnamese. 281-401-9056. www.atomrealty.net
3 Adelyne’s Teacher Supplies and Gifts opened Aug. 15 at 11729 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball. Teachers can find items to decorate their classrooms and shop for gifts. 281-460-7428. www.facebook.com/shopadelynes
4 Some Like it Hot Yoga and Fitness
with students. Tutoring services focus on math and English, but tutors will also offer SAT and ACT services. Tutors employed by the business all have previous experience working with students. 281-402-6066. www.abovegradelevel.com
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5 A Courtyard by Marriott hotel will open at 23930 Hwy. 290, Cypress, sometime between November and January, owner Sal Bhakta said. The hotel will feature 102 units with a full bar and extensive menu. The Courtyard will also feature a swimming pool, fitness center and outdoor patio area complete with a fireplace. www.courtyard.marriott.com
6 The Solana Preserve Vintage Park is set to open Aug. 29 for seniors ages 62 and older at 14221 Vintage Preserve Parkway, Houston. Within walking distance of Vintage Park, the luxury-style independent living community offers transportation, housekeeping and two meals a day. Amenities include a wine bar, outdoor heated swimming pool, putting green, dog park, movie theater and craft studio. Floor plans range from 650 to 1,250 square feet. 832-996-4900. www.brookdale.com
7 Resort-style fitness club VillaSport is set to open a 130,000-square-foot facility next spring at 12951 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. The health center will feature swimming pools, a cardio center, basketball courts, outdoor fire pits and lounge areas with TVs and full spa services. An adults-only cafe lounge is planned for the site along with a children’s area that will offer art, dance, fitness activities and a quiet crib room for infants. www.villasport.com/cy
opened Aug. 15 at 11405 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 120, Cypress. The yoga studio offers hot and nonheated yoga in addition to a variety of fitness courses. Inside, the studio has three rooms—two devoted to yoga and one to general fitness courses, including Zumba, high intensity interval training and boot camps. 844-369-6364. www.somelikeithot.yoga
Above Grade Level opened Aug. 15. An in-home tutoring service that works with Cy-Fair area students, owners Laura and Mike Fossen opened the business to share their love of learning
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8 Southern Divas Boutique will open Aug. 20 at 12784 Grant Road, Cypress. The boutique has leased an 1,800-square-foot shop at Lakewood Town Square in addition to their original Katy location. Southern Divas Boutique sells women’s clothing, accessories and shoes in addition to some home decor products. The mother-and-daughter duo Melinda Strain and Erika Zielkinski own and operate the business. www.southerndivasboutique.com
9 Spirit Halloween is coming soon to 29300 Hempstead Road, Ste. 301, Cypress. The Halloween shop has over 1,200 stores nationwide and sells an array of costumes for children, adults, couples and groups in addition to decor for the home. Spirit Halloween is a seasonal business typically open from late August through early November. The new locations are hiring employees. www.spirithalloween.com
10 Blue Lion Studio is under construction at 15103 Mason Road, Ste. D1, Cypress. Owner Mari Carrasco, a long-time Cypress resident, said her goal is to be competitively priced. The salon is available for individual leasings by beauticians. 281-541-7278
11 Taquerias Arandas leased 4,800 square feet at the Fleur De Lis Center at 13802 Fleur De Lis Blvd., Cypress. Rick Gutierrez of Retail Solutions represented the tenant. The taco eatery franchise was started by Jose Camarena in 1981 and how has more than 25 locations in the Greater Houston area. The menu offers tacos, tortas and tostadas among other dishes. www.taqueriasarandas.com
12 A second location of Melt will open in mid-to-late September at
11703 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball. Owners Joe Duong and Daniel Wagner announced their newest location on their Facebook page. The first location opened in July and serves over 20 grilled cheese menu items. Duong said he would like to open four to five additional locations before the end of the year. 832-653-2150. www.facebook.com/meltgourmetgrilledcheese
13 Meadows at Cypress Creek plans to open apartment units for new residents in October at 12353 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. The leasing office opened July 16. The complex features 170 total units in addition to a fitness center, business center and swimming pool. Prospective residents can prelease now. 281-890-3000
14 Northpointe Family Dentistry is under construction on a new location at 14034 Grant Road, Ste. 140, Cypress. The dentist practice is staffed by Drs. John and Tina Garza, who received their dental educations from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. The practice offers comprehensive dental work, including implants, crowns and fillings, among other services. www.northpointefamilydentistrycypresstx.com
15 Spring Creek Barbeque will open its 11th location in the Greater Houston area in early September along Hwy. 249 near Rodgers Road. The Texas-based restaurant chain serves lunch and dinner specials, homestyle sides, salads, sandwiches and desserts. www.springcreekbarbeque.com
16 Cy-Hope will open The Hope Chest—a resale shop for clothing, furniture and housewares—by early
September at 12015 Houston Drive, Cypress. Cy-Hope is accepting donations every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Items sold in the shop may be repurposed for better resale value. www.cy-hope.org
17 Active Life Dentistry will open its fifth Northwest Houston area location by the end of summer at 10615 Fry Road, Ste. 400, Cypress. The general and cosmetic dental service provider has offered convenient hours and affordable payment options since 2006, providing a variety of procedures to improve patients’ overall oral health and hygiene. 281-970-4000. www.activelifedentistry.com
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18 Texas Emergency Care Center, located at 17255 Spring Cypress, Ste. A, Cypress, was acquired by Family ER + Urgent Care. The facility offers a full-service lab, imaging services, cardiac monitoring and pediatric care all on-site. The facility’s staff aims to meet unscheduled health needs with high quality emergency room services and short wait times, CEO Scott Pickett said. The center will continue to operate 24 hours a day under its current name. 281-304-9113. www.txercare.com
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19 Green Garden Chinese Restaurant, located at 17333 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. H, Cypress, will change it’s name to Atsumi Asian Cajun & Sushi Bar. This change will take place sometime in October, owner Leo Xia said. Green Garden Chinese Restaurant currently serves a number of Chinese dishes. Some menu and signage changes will accompany the name change. 281-213-8873. www.greengardenofcypress.com
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8 Breakfast Brunch Cafe, which already has a location on Fry Road, will add a second location to the Boardwalk at Towne Lake at 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 110, Cypress. The restaurant will open at the end of September and serve breakfast dishes, including eggs Benedict, beignets and truffle fries. Breakfast Brunch Cafe will be the first breakfast restaurant at the Boardwalk. 281-213-4488. www.bbccypress.com
9 A new MOD Pizza will open at the end of August at 8500 Hwy. 6, Ste. 5, Houston. The fast-casual franchise offers a create-your-own pizza and salad concept. Pizzas are made with organic, fresh-pressed dough, and toppings are unlimited. www.modpizza.com
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1 Pure Barre Cypress hosted its grand opening party Aug. 6 at 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 142, Cypress. The Boardwalk at Towne Lake exercise class venue offers pure barre classes several times each day of the week. 281-246-4105.www.purebarre.com/tx-cypress
2 Arvinder and Belle Kainth hosted a grand opening Aug. 13 for Best in Class Education Center at 6340 N. Eldridge Parkway, Ste. I, Houston. The business offers kindergarten and college prep programming as well as enrichment groups and private tutoring. The center’s staff caters to individual needs and focuses on critical thinking. 281-677-6829. www.bestinclasseducation.com
3 Floor & Decor hosted its grand opening July 7 at 20502 Hempstead
Road, Cypress. This new location joins 11 other Texas stores in selling a variety of flooring and home decorating materials, including stone, tile, wood and laminate. The warehouse store also helps outfit customers with installation materials. 346-206-7213. www.flooranddecor.com
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4 Key Harbor Properties will start operating out of the Boardwalk at Towne Lake at 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 270, Cypress, by Sept. 1. The real estate agency will buy and sell properties from Cy-Fair locations including Bridgeland, Jersey Village, Fairfield and Copperfield. 832-443-0452. www.keyharborproperties.com
5 Smile Unique Dental and Orthodontics will open in early September at 11403 Barker Cypress
Road, Ste. 1300, Cypress. The space is under construction and will offer full dentistry services, including implants, orthodontics, root canals and impacted teeth treatment. 281-817-4530. www.smileunique.com
6 The Royal Standard, a Louisiana area retailer that sells European products, will open in late summer at 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 106, Cypress. Owners Mark and Krista Pierce will sell fashion accessories, home decor and entertaining essentials from throughout Europe online and in stores. www.theroyalstandard.com
7 Burgerim, an Israeli gourmet miniburger restaurant, is set to open in October in the Boardwalk at Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 129, Cypress. The eatery will offer diners the options of a duo, trio or party box of 2.8-ounce burger patties and buns with a variety of toppings
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Much like its barrel-aged anni-versary beer, 11 Below Brew-ing came to fruition with
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and a lot of that has been validated by people coming in and saying they love our beer and the fact that we are family-friendly,” said Jeff Handojo, a co-founder of the Willowbrook-based brewery. “We’ve brought a scene to this part of town that wasn’t here before.”
After several years of homebrewing various styles of beers that soon became favorites at neighborhood gatherings, Handojo—along with co-founders Bryce Baker and Brandon Moss—decided to craft a business plan and find investors to make 11 Below a reality.
“Our beers started to get really good,” Moss said. “Over time, only so many people can tell you that you need to
start thinking about opening a brewery before you think it is an opportunity you can’t pass up.”
The owners—former oilfield work-ers—spent three years finalizing details before opening the brewery in May of last year. The name comes from sub-tracting the number of gallons in a bar-rel of crude oil, 42, from the gallons in a barrel of beer, 31. Since then, 11 Below has served a variety of beers ranging from red ale to chocolate milk stout.
In February, the brewery expanded into grocery stores with canned beers of its best-selling styles—7-Iron ses-sion ale, Oso Bueno American amber and Color Blind red India pale ale. Each can is filled and distributed from the brewery on Bourgeois Road.
“We wanted full control of the pro-cess,” Handojo said. “We want to make sure that every drop that goes out the
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Baker said the trio chose its current warehouse location because it has the room to grow.
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door is the highest in quality.”In less than eight months, the owners
will celebrate the uncorking of the barrels that have contained their second anniversary beer for the past year.These oak barrels sit in the corner of the 11 Below warehouse, which is never without picnic tables, food trucks or the 30-barrel industrial tanks that ferment annual and specialty beers year-round.
Looking ahead, the owners said they hope to continue growing in the Greater Houston area while producing more unique beers for their customers.
“We keep getting hit up on Face-book with people asking us to come to Dallas, but you have to keep your home market happy before you spread your wings too far,” Baker said.
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7-Iron: Session ale with a delicate malt profile and American hop flavor
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W hen Pennie Mahon is not at her Cy-Fair dog training business, Barks
5th Avenue, she can often be found winning dog Frisbee competitions and speaking about dog training at seminars across the globe.
While she is away, the shop is run by her trusted staff, including Gen-eral Manager Joe Spencer, trainer Oscar Alvarez and salon supervisor Kristi Wilson. All have developed a passion for working with man’s best friend over the years.
“It’s just a very happy place to work,” Spencer said. “I owned a dog before I started working here, but I never realized how much I love dogs until this job.”
The business was founded in 2000 by Mahon and her husband, Pat. August marks the 16-year anniver-sary since the couple opened their original 1,000-square-foot location on Cypress North Houston Road.
The Mahons relocated to FM 1960 in 2008. Although Barks started as a dog grooming business, over the years it has expanded to a full-ser-vice dog salon, branched out into dog day care and dog training, and
started selling food and toys.Dogs enrolled in day care are
divided up into three groups: pup-pies, small pets and large pets. The former two groups are kept in an inside play area, while large dogs are allowed to run around in the fenced-off, 1-acre play area in the backyard, Spencer said.
“A staff member is out there at all times so the dogs are never left unattended,” he said.
Training services are something the owners take seriously, Spencer said. Customers can choose from sev-eral class options, including one-on-one training sessions, potty training and three-week canine boot camps.
“For the boot camps, our trainer is spending time every day with the dog and really gets to know them,” Spencer said. “Most customers come to us with good dogs who just need some polishing on their obedience, but we work to fix behavioral issues as well.”
Spencer said training is based on positive reinforcement, and dogs are never shocked, yelled at or hit.
After training a total of 83 dogs in 2015, Spencer said Barks is on track to train 200 in 2016; the business already trained 116 pets by the end of July.
Business has grown largely by word-of-mouth, he said. Many cus-tomers who patronize the business take advantage of all the services offered and come in six days of the week, Spencer said.
“People say we are the best-kept secret in Cypress,” he said.
“I owned a dog before I started working here, but I never realized how much I love dogs until this job.”
—Joe Spencer, Barks 5th Avenue general manager
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10620 FM 1960, Houston281-970-2284www.barks5thave.comHours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.,Sat. 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Closed Sundays
Pennie Mahon, owner and master trainer, founded Barks 5th Avenue in 2000.
The business offers professional grooming and bathing services for dogs.
Larger dogs who are placed in day care have access to an outside area with a pool.
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The owners of Barks 5th Avenue run a separate organization that provides service training to dogs to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. So far, the DAWG Foundation has graduated six dogs and matched them with veterans, General Manager Joe Spencer said.
In addition to obedience training, dogs are given training for various issues a veteran may be dealing with, such as blackouts, night terrors and navigating crowds.
“The goal is to give the veterans more control over their lives,” Spencer said.
Learn more at www.dawgfoundation.com.
Owners of Barks 5th Avenue also train service dogs for veterans under the DAWG Foundation.
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The Cast Iron CafeVenezuelan culture inspires local bistro
A fter working in the food indus-try for several years, Siukey Payne no longer wanted to
work for someone else. Noticing a need in Cypress, Payne set out to make a longtime dream of opening her own bistro a reality.
Payne said she often looked for a place to spend time with friends with-out going to a bar or franchise coffee-house. Originally from Venezuela, she also wanted to share her country’s culi-nary traditions with Cypress residents.
“I’ve lived in Cypress almost 20 years, so I have ownership of the area,” she said. “I felt like this was all mine, and I wanted to give back.”
Last May, Payne opened The Cast Iron Cafe, where she serves breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside specialty coffee drinks and desserts. Payne said
her Grant Road location gives the bistro a relaxing environment.
It has taken time for customers to understand exactly what the cafe offers, Payne said, especially since Mexican food and culture has such a heavy influence in the area.
“We have lots of Mexican restaurants but very few bistros, and a lot of people don’t know what that means,” she said.
Homestyle meals in small portions incorporate a lot of natural herbs and simple ingredients.
Payne said she prefers to take her time in preparing everything from scratch, focusing on delivering quality food instead of fast food. The kitchen staff does not cook with frozen ingredi-ents. Orders are prepared one at a time.
Payne envisions The Cast Iron Cafe as a place for families to have Sunday
brunch on the patio or bring beer to enjoy with friends. In a fast-food culture packed with franchises, Payne said she wants the people of Cypress to make themselves at home and ven-ture to try something new.
“This is a place to come and take it easy,” she said. “We don’t have any-thing frozen and ready to go. We chop up fresh vegetables from local produc-ers, and it takes time.”
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Siukey Payne (left) runs The Cast Iron Cafe to support her two daughters, Sasha and Daniala.
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The chicken omelet ($10.99) includes chicken, peppers, avocado, red onions and spices.
Two churros are drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauces, served with ice cream for $3.
Pabellon ($10.99) is a signature lunch combo on The Cast Iron Cafe’s menu.
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LUNCHPabellon: Mechada shredded beef
is served with white rice, avocados, tomato, black beans and sweet fried plantains ($10.99).Empanadas: Baked dough is stuffed with a choice of meat, vegetables and cheese and served with a salad ($4.50).
DINNER Signature pizzas: Pizzas are available in three sizes ($10.99-$16.99).
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The staff at Koala Kolache makes doughnuts and kolaches fresh each morning at 2:30 a.m.
The menu rotates on a daily basis with both savory and sweet fillings for kolaches and doughnuts.
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Owner Vatsana Souvannavong brought the doughnut recipe with her from California.
Koala KolacheCy-Fair shop keeps breakfast interesting
A line quickly forms at Koala Kolache most mornings as soon as the doors open at
5 a.m., but that does not stop owner Vatsana Souvannavong from greeting everyone individually.
“A first-time customer once came in and told me she felt like a VIP, and that’s what I want everyone to feel like,” she said. “I want to be the energy that customers need to wake up in the morning.”
Souvannavong and her husband, Peace Klam, opened Koala Kolache in May after working at Klam’s parents’ doughnut shop to learn the essentials of the food industry.
As a part of a yearlong learning experience, the couple visited Greater Houston area doughnut and kolache shops to discover what the market was lacking. With the recent opening of Koala Kolache, Souvannavong said she thinks she has Houston’s dough-nut problem pegged.
“I’m from California and didn’t know much about kolaches, so I started trying all of them and realized
it was this huge Texas thing,” she said. “They all taste the same, though.”
With this thought in mind, the couple set out to create more distinct flavors in each of their kolaches and confectionery creations.
The bakery sells a variety of kolaches with fillings that rotate daily to keep the menu constantly updated. Popular f lavors include jalapeno popper, Philly cheesesteak and mashed potatoes.
Koala Kolache also sells sweet treats, including doughnuts and Koala Kakes. Essentially a combi-nation of a doughnut and ice cream sandwich, the Koala Kake offers ice cream and toppings inserted between two freshly baked doughnut halves and then recooked, which helps keep the entire creation together.
Souvannavong said the Koala Kake has been the most popular menu item—even among customers coming in as early as 7 a.m.
“Of course you get kids requesting it that early,” she said. “A doughnut is a breakfast food, after all.”
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• Smoked brisket kolache ($3.69)
• Spicy boudin kolache ($2.99)
• Glazed doughnut ($0.94)
• Koala Kake with coffee ice cream, marshmallow and chocolate chips ($5)
• Koala Kake with strawberry ice cream, Kit Kats and gummy bears ($5)
2 a.m.-The staff wake up for work2:30 a.m.-Arrive at Koala Kolache and begin baking fresh treats5 a.m.-Opening alarm sounds signaling staff to set out kolaches and doughnuts8 p.m.-Store closes to customers if stock has not already sold out10 p.m.-Employees close up shop and head home
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1 Huffmeister Road wideningAfter multiple delays, the opening of a wider Huffmeister Road in Cypress should take place before school starts at Cy-Fair ISD, Harris County Precinct 3 officials said. Crews are widening the two-lane asphalt road to a four-lane concrete boulevard between Skinner Road and Meadowside Park Drive.
Timeline: summer 2015-August
2016 Cost: $5.2 million Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 3
2 Hwy. 290 Project ECrews continue to relocate utility lines along Project E, which covers Hwy. 290 from North Eldridge Parkway to Telge Road in Cypress. Construction on a four-lane Hwy. 6 overpass over Hwy. 290 is expected to begin in spring 2017. Construction has already begun on the direct connector from Hwy. 6 northbound to Hwy. 290 inbound.
Timeline: March 2013-late 2017Cost: $135.4 millionFunding sources: Texas Department of Transportation
3 Cypress Rosehill Road wideningConstruction started in July on a Harris County road project, which will widen Cypress Rosehill Road from two lanes to four. The work being done from Lake Cypress Hill Drive to the Grand Parkway will be ongoing for the next year, officials said.
Timeline: July 2016-third quarter 2017Cost: $9.9 million Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 3
4 Grant Road wideningHarris County Precinct 4 is in the final design phase of a project that will widen Grant Road between Old Kluge and Spring Cypress roads in Cypress from a two-lane asphalt roadway to a four-lane
concrete boulevard. This project will go
out to bid in third quarter 2016.
Timeline: TBACost: $11.8 million Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 4
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5 Hwy. 290 Project GWith new outbound collector-distributor lanes open as of July, TxDOT has implemented a temporary lane configuration through Project G that will be in place through September. As crews work on two outbound mainlanes, drivers can either use the remaining mainlane or use the new collector-distributor lanes. Overall work on Project G—from West Little York Road to FM 529—is roughly 83 percent complete, officials said.
Timeline: March 2013-late 2017Cost: $100.4 millionFunding sources: TxDOT
6 Louetta Road extensionHarris County Precinct 4 is working to extend Louetta Road as a four-lane concrete boulevard from Blanco Trails Lane to Telge Road in Cypress. The project was sent out for bids April 26.
Lake area as a two-lane half-boulevard. An agreement with Harris County requires the county to come back to build additional lanes as traffic mandates. Harris County Precinct 3 has also built a two-lane bridge connection Greenhouse Road over Cypress Creek.
Timeline: April-December Cost: approximately $10 millionFunding sources: Caldwell Companies
TRANSPORTATION UPDATESMajor projects in the area
News or questions about these or other local transportation projects? Email us at [email protected] by Danica Smithwick
Timeline: TBA Cost: $2.3 million Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 4
7 Greenhouse Road extensionCaldwell Companies has started construction in April on the first phase of a project that will eventually connect the existing Greenhouse Road to a future Mound Road extension in the Towne
Project description
The Hwy. 290 westbound exit ramp to Gessner Road has been permanently closed. Drivers should use the West Little York Road exit ramp.
The Hwy. 290 eastbound exit ramp to Becker Road will be closed continuously through 3 p.m. Dec. 1. Drivers should exit at Bauer Road and U-turn back to Becker Road.
Two outside mainlanes from West Little York Road to Senate Avenue on Hwy. 290 will be detoured to the collector-distributor lanes through September.
Other transportation projects
Hwy. 290 lane closures
For more up-to-date lane closures throughout the month, visit communityimpact.com/cyf or my290.com.
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A five-segment Telge Road widening project by Harris County Precinct 4 will expand the road from two to four concrete lanes between south of Little Cypress Creek in Cypress and FM 2920 and Tomball. Construction could start in 2017.
Study phase
A proposed project would widen Cypress North Houston and Louedd roads from two to four lanes from Jones Road to Perry Road and extend the roadway to FM 1960 with appropriate drainage requirements.
Study phase
Harris County Precinct 4 is about 50 percent of the way through the study phase for a proposed Huffmeister Road project that would extend the roadway from where it ends at Hwy. 6 to West Road in Houston as a four-lane concrete pavement section.
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TxDOT to start construction on Hwy. 290 overpass next yearBy Danica Smithwick
The Texas Department of Transpor-tation is laying the groundwork for a Hwy. 6 overpass above Hwy. 290, set to be completed by the end of 2017.
Construction on the four-lane bridge was initially set to start by the end of 2015, but right of way acquisition and utility relocations have pushed that date to spring 2017, TxDOT Public Information Officer Karen Othon said.
The overpass is meant to alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Hwy. 290 and FM 1960/Hwy. 6, Othon said. Traffic needs at the heavily traveled area are not being met by the existing traffic signal, she said.
“This significant amount of traffic at a single intersection creates severe congestion in the mornings, evenings and weekends,” she said.
The overpass will have two lanes in each direction, allowing motorists to cross over Hwy. 290 without having to wait at that signal, Othon said.
TxDOT is working with the con-tractor, Williams Brothers Construc-tion Company, to minimize the effects of preparation work, Othon said. Drivers can expect periodic one-lane closures during the utility relocation process, she said.
Once all utilities are relocated, construction will begin on the two-lane frontage roads along Hwy. 6 and FM 1960, which will provide access to businesses and neighborhoods. Fol-lowing that work, construction of the overpass will begin. Until then, the contractor will work to widen Hwy. 290 mainlanes from three to five lanes in each direction, Othon said.
Northbound from Hwy. 6, the bridge will start north of Copper
Grove Boulevard and continue over the Union Pacific Railroad, Hempstead Road, Hwy. 290 and Wortham Boule-vard. The bridge will extend to North Eldridge Parkway.
Southbound from FM 1960, the bridge will start south of North Eldridge Parkway and continue over Wortham Boulevard, Hwy. 290, Hempstead Road and the Union Pacific Railroad. The bridge will extend to Copper Grove Boulevard.
Construction has already begun on the direct connector from Hwy. 6 northbound to Hwy. 290 inbound along the existing Hempstead Road. It will allow morning commuters to bypass the signalized intersection at the Hwy. 290 frontage road, she said.
“These improvements result in a sep-aration of through traffic from traffic accessing businesses or connecting to Hwy. 290,” Othon said. “This separa-tion of traffic not only reduces con-gestion and enhances safety but also improves mobility at the intersection.”
TxDOT holds meetings with busi-ness owners the first Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at the Houston First Church of God, located at 14400 Hwy. 290, Houston. Othon said an open house for drivers to meet the construc-tion team is also being planned.
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Crews will begin construction on the Hwy. 290 overpass after utility relocations are complete.
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Source: Texas Department of Transportation/Community Impact Newspaper
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By Emily DonaldsonHalfway through 2016, the
real estate market in Cy-Fair continues to remain stable despite the ongoing oil and gas downturn. The average time a home spends on the market has risen, but experts consider the trend a sign of the more sustainable market pace.
Meanwhile, the average price of homes sold continues to rise, according to data from Houston Area Realtors. The median price of homes sold in June reached a new high in the Greater Houston area, while the average price of homes sold reached its second highest level
ever. Home prices in Cy-Fair are up as well, according to local real estate agents.
“Prices are up about 5.5 percent for sales, which is pretty amazing considering the economy,” Jim Mulholland, Cy-Fair Real Estate founder said. “The thing that is down is days on the market, but even that is still really good.”
At this time last year, a home would take an average of 18 days to sell. This year, that time frame has been bumped up to a full month, Mulholland said.
Real estate agent Simon Davidson said the pace the housing market has been oper-ating
at the last few years has been unhealthily strong, and the new selling speed is more sus-tainable over time. Home sales in the Cy-Fair market are still up 7.6 percent year over year.
“It’s no longer at a breakneck speed, but it is a good pace,” he said.
Cy-Fair is still considered a seller’s market with an inventory rate of 3.7, meaning it would take 3.7 months for all homes currently on the market to sell, Davidson said. The June 2016 inventory rate is up from last year at this time, when it clocked in at 3.2, he said.
Anything above a six-month inventory is considered a buy-er’s market, he said.
Cy-Fair real estate market continues to defy ongoing Houston oil woesMedian home prices in most ZIP codes climb steadily, but seller’s market slowly becoming more balanced
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He said the market is sub-stantially different depending on whether houses are being sold above or below $300,000.
“It is a tale of two housing markets,” he said. “[Homes priced] under $300,000 are still very good. Above $300,000, especially in the half-million range, is more of a buyer’s market. The meat and pota-toes ... will always be between $150,000 and $300,000. ”
Part of the slowdown is due to the slump in oil and gas prices, but it has been mitigated by Cy-Fair’s diver-sification, Davidson said. He stressed that even though there was a loss in oil industry jobs, there was a net gain overall.
New development helps the market, Mulholland said.
With 51 home sales in the month of April, the mas-ter-planned community Bridgeland recorded its third best month in the company’s decade-long history.
These sales, coupled with the increased commercial and real estate development in master-planned commu-nities throughout the region, are drawing more residents to Cy-Fair, Mulholland said. Shopping opportunities and community centers are a major lure for new residents, he said.
“It is exactly the kind of thing Cy-Fair has been lack-ing,” Mulholland said.
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Residents seek flood solutions at Aug. 4 Cypress town hall meetingBy Shawn Arrajj
Hundreds of Cy-Fair residents attended a town hall meeting Aug. 4 to hear from Harris County officials on how they are moving forward with flood mitigation following an excep-tionally rainy spring season.
The meeting was hosted by the Cypress Coalition, a nonpartisan group formed to keep Cypress resi-dents up to date on development and transportation matters. It included updates from two Harris County officials—Flood Control District Director Mike Talbott and Precinct 3 Commissioner Steve Radack—as well as an opportunity for residents to ask questions and provide feedback.
Radack began the town hall by emphasizing the extreme nature of the recent flood events.
“When 15 inches of rain fall, some things are going to flood,” he said.
Gauges along Spring Creek showed rainfall accumulation was in the 200-300 year range, Talbott said,
meaning the rainfall amount can be counted on to occur once every 200-300 years. Meanwhile, gauges along Cypress Creek showed rain falling past the 500-year level, Talbott said.
“The natural overflow occurring along Cypress Creek was the most severe that anyone knows of,” he said.
Moisture levels in northwest Harris County were already high at the time of the flood because of the rainwater absorbed into the ground over the past few months, Talbott said. He said HCFCD mitigation projects and buyout efforts over the past decade made flood-ing less severe than it could have been.
Radack said the work required to prevent flooding during such extreme events would require more money than the HCFCD has at its disposal. He said an increase in taxes would be necessary.
“I will vote for a tax increase for the [HCFCD],” Radack said. “This was an incredible event. There’s a good chance it will never happen again. How much are you willing to pay?
That’s what this is all about.”However, many residents were not
satisfied and pressed county officials on the need to do more. Most resident complaints urged officials to reduce the pace of development and enforce existing regulations in place to offset the negative effects of new development.
Residents also referenced specific projects where they said detention ponds are not holding enough water
during floods. Others called for updating the construction require-ments, including not allowing developers to build with clay, doubling detention pond requirements and tightening restrictions on what kinds of soil can be used.
Radack said the county is already enforcing flood mitigation require-ments and encouraged residents to report violators to the county.
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Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Steve Radack addresses the crowd at an Aug. 4 town hall meeting on flood control. Residents were given the chance to provide input on needs in Cy-Fair.
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Amusement park headed to New CaneyWater park, RV park and kart-racing track under construction By Chris Shelton
After setbacks and delays, a water park, an RV park and a kart-racing track are under construction at Grand Texas—a 632-acre amusement park development in New Caney at the intersection of Hwy. 59 and Hwy. 242.
Speedsportz Racing Park and Grand Texas RV Resort are projected to be complete this fall after heavy spring rain and infrastructure construction delayed the projected summer com-pletion, Grand Texas CEO Monty Gal-land said. Big Rivers, the water park within Grand Texas, is on track to open by spring 2017. Once Big Rivers is complete, construction will begin on Grand Texas’ namesake-bearing amusement park.
Grand Texas was originally slated for completion in 2015, but delays in infrastructure funding, inclement weather and engineering difficulties pushed its opening back, according to Galland.
“People are seeing the clearing, they’re seeing the construction,” he
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said. “One response is, ‘We’ll believe it when we see it.’ That’s fine. Just let us get stuff done.”
The Grand Texas Theme Park will feature five roller coasters, dozens of rides and an emphasis on live enter-tainment, Galland said.
The theme park will be about the same size as Six Flags AstroWorld—a 57-acre theme park that was located in southwest Houston until it closed in 2005. Galland said the park will con-tinue to expand after opening in 2020.
“Houston is a huge marketplace, and as wonderful as it is to go down to Galveston or Kemah, for a family in—say The Woodlands or Kingwood—it can take an hour and a half,” Galland said. “We really feel like being in the north allows us to reach more people that aren’t being served.”
At build-out, Speedsportz Racing Park will feature two European-style kart racing tracks. One of the tracks will host professional kart races and international events, while the other will service patrons for everyday use,
Speedsportz President and co-owner Alan Rudolph said.
“Most of the public doesn’t know about [kart racing] yet,” Rudolph said. “The great thing about [Grand Texas] is location. … I’ve been racing my whole life, and there’s no other racing facility that’s within 15 minutes of an international airport.”
In addition, Grand Texas will fea-ture a factory outlet mall, a sportsplex that includes 10 multi-use sports fields, four hotels and 450,000 square feet of retail and dining in the Down-town Texas section upon completion. No timetable has been provided for
the completion of this portion of the project.
Galland said he believes Grand Texas will be the entertainment component that is missing in north Houston.
“Of the top 10 tourist attractions in Houston, nine of them are located south of the I-10 freeway,” he said. “The growth in development and fam-ilies moving in is to the north. We live in a great area, and the one glaring absence is large-scale entertainment like Grand Texas. We want stuff for our families. That’s kind of how we got on this journey.”
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Police striving for transparency, improved community relations with area residentsBy Emily Donaldson
Law enforcement depart-ments across the U.S. were rattled in August 2015 when Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed by a civilian in a seemingly random event in Cypress.
A year later, local Harris County officers are adapting to greater dangers and reacting to a need for improved relations between law enforcement per-sonnel and the communities they serve.
Safer communitiesRyan Sullivan, public infor-
mation officer for the Harris County sheriff’s office district covering Cy-Fair, said violent attacks on law enforce-ment caused new policies to be implemented for officers over the last year.
New policies designed to keep officers safe include a requirement for officers to wear ballistic vests on all calls, encouraging officers to ride in two-man units and requiring officers to have a backer—an assisting officer—for calls that entail a level of danger that
proves threatening.“That doesn’t just mean calls
with guns,” Sullivan said. “This could involve anything with a suspicious person. We’ve seen situations like that in Baton Rouge and Dallas.”
David Escobar, HCSO direc-tor of community relations, said good communication is the best sign of healthy rela-tionships between law enforce-ment and communities.
“Communication includes transparency, and that is what people want to see,” he said. “They want to feel like their [police are] transparent.”
HCSO has tried to integrate this into everyday operations by creating more opportunities for residents to interact with the officers who patrol their streets. Escobar cited several examples, including town hall meetings and more informal community meetings, such as Coffee with a Cop, Tip a Cop and Dine with a Cop, many of which take place in Cy-Fair.
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seen in new de-escalation training that all HCSO officers now take part in.
Debra Schmidt, HCSO acad-emy director and captain, said while the concept of de-escala-tion has been around for many years, social media adds an entirely new component.
“[We are] reminding our personnel that at any time they can be recorded: audio or visual, or both,” she said. “Whether they are recorded or not, their conduct must remain professional.”
Training focuses on effective communication methods, Schmidt said. A lot of commu-nicating effectively has to do with delivery style, she said.
“We teach our students that the voice is the verbal person-ality that people see,” Schmidt said. “Unless people are very calm, words and meanings are really never the same.”
Schmidt said the develop-ment of better de-escalation training is tied to five goals: improving officer safety, enhancing professionalism, decreasing citizen complaints, decreasing vicarious liability
and decreasing stress at home and work for officers.
If an officer is involved in an incident that results in dis-ciplinary action, this training could also be used as remedial education, Schmidt said.
Training is open to every-one, including civilian staff and other employees, Schmidt said. Training details for the recently developed program are still being finalized. She said she estimates the course will be offered at least twice a month once finalized.
In addition to training, HCSO has been working since December 2014 to outfit all officers with new technology. The sheriff’s office will con-firm a body camera vendor at the Aug. 23 Commissioners Court meeting.
Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson pledged $900,000 to cover the cost of the cameras in Decem-ber. Public information officer Ralph Gonzalez said HCSO hopes to have all deputies outfitted with cameras by late 2016 or early 2017.
Community supportAlthough HCSO was
already working on improving community relations before Goforth’s shooting took place,
the department has since doubled down on its efforts, Escobar said. As a result, he said he believes the bond between officers and civilians in Harris County is stronger than in many other cities.
“[Our efforts are] paying dividends to the depart-ment now, whereas in other cities some controversy and animosity is present,” he said. “We aren’t seeing that.”
Escobar insisted that, in spite of strife seen throughout the nation, the community has embraced the HCSO.
“There is not a day that goes by that the community doesn’t want to offer a meal or a token of goodwill, whether it is ribbons at [home] entrances or bringing cookies to the station,” he said.
Deputy Roy Guinn of Har-ris County Constable’s Office Precinct 5, said this sense of goodwill has been present locally as well.
“I think the relationship with a lot of [Cy-Fair] is pretty good, and it’s not always reflected in the national perception of relationships between law enforcement and citizens,” Guinn said. “Regardless of whether it is good or bad, though, it can always be improved.”
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Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson pledges $900,000 to the sheriff’s office to cover the cost of body cameras.
Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth is shot and killed at a gas station in Cypress, launching a still ongoing investigation.
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De-escalation training begins development. Training involves social media and the idea that officers can always be filmed.
Public information officer Ralph Gonzales estimates body cameras will be rolled out to all HCSO patrol deputies.
July 2016 January 2017De-escalation training is rolled out across HCSO.
HCSO will confirm vendor for body cameras.
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The Harris County sheriff’s office has taken steps to improve transparency and community outreach over the past two years. These efforts include new technology, training and events.IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY
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New tenants confirmed as work continues at Fairfield Town Center
Mike Castro to step down as Jersey Village city manager on Aug. 26
By Danica SmithwickSeveral new retail and dining ten-
ants have been confirmed at Fairfield Town Center, some of which are slated to open this fall, according to developer WP Glimcher.
Bath & Body Works, dressbarn, LensCrafters, Kirkland’s, maurices, MOD Pizza, Pacific Dental Services, Sally Beauty Supply and Ulta Beauty will join a lineup that already includes Old Navy, Party City, Marshalls and Zoe’s Kitchen. Most tenants are scheduled to open as early as Novem-ber while others are expected to follow throughout 2017, officials said.
By Shawn ArrajjJersey Village City Manager Mike
Castro has submitted his letter of res-ignation to the city effective Aug. 26.
Castro, who has served as city manager for Jersey Village since 2005, said he has accepted the city man-ager role with the city of Murphy in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He will begin that job Sept. 12, he said.
“[Jersey Village] is a great commu-nity, and I have tremendously enjoyed my time here,” Castro said. “I have always been impressed with the staff and elected officials, and I am excited about the future of this city. I have made many great friendships and professional relationships here, and I plan to stay in touch.”
Jersey Village will seek to hire an interim city manager to serve tem-porarily while city staff and the City Council search for a full-time replace-ment. Interviews for the interim city manager took place at a special council meeting Aug. 4.
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“With the project progressing so quickly, we expect the first group phase to open earlier than expected,” said Paul Ajdaharian, executive vice president of com-munity/lifestyle centers for WP Glimcher, in a press release.
A full-service Rooms To Go loca-tion opened July 9, joining Academy Sports + Outdoors, H-E-B, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s and Bank of America.
Located off Hwy. 290, Fairfield Town Center will provide 600,000 square feet of retail and din-ing options with pedestrian walkways upon completion.
Castro said he and city staff will work to help get the interim man-ager up to speed on major ongo-ing projects, which include adopting the fiscal year 2016-17 city budget and carrying out utility line relocations along Hwy. 290.
Castro also said he will ensure progress on several comprehensive plan initiatives stays on track. The upcoming year will involve the planning phase for several projects, including meetings with the council and residents.
“The comprehensive plan represents a new start for the city, and we don’t want to lose track of those initiatives,” Castro said. “I am going to do what-ever I can with my time left to help the city put its best foot forward.”
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By Shawn ArrajjA handful of new early childhood
education facilities in Cy-Fair have opened recently or are set to open soon to meet the growing demand in the area for education, and before- and after-school care.
Two Cypress residents, Caroline and Mark Mascarenhas, hope to open Kiddie Academy on Longen-baugh Road in late August or early September. Another Cy-Fair resident, Kenneth Botwe opened Young Kids Academy on Jones Road in July.
Two more Kiddie Academies are expected to open this fall, along with a new Montessori school and a Chil-dren’s Learning Adventure. The new facilities are spread throughout the Cypress area—from Northpointe Bou-levard down to Langham Creek.
The strength of Cy-Fair ISD drives demand for early education centers throughout the community said John Labuda, who co-owns the Cypress location of tutoring business Mathna-sium and chairs the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce’s Education and Workforce Committee.
“The Cy-Fair area student pop-ulation is growing every year,” he said. “Businesses who support early education are drawn to Cy-Fair due to the area’s strong demographics. The community has always supported edu-cation at the public and private levels.”
Kiddie Academy, like many of the new centers opening in Cy-Fair, caters to children from 6 weeks through 12 years old. Upon announcing plans for the Longenbaugh location, Mascar-enhas said he is excited to bring the school’s services to the community.
“This is a really exciting time for us and we are eager to introduce our well-trained, attentive staff to local area parents and their children,” he said.
Courtney Adams—who will run a new Kiddie Academy on Mueschke Road with her sister Katy Maupin and aunt Lesa Hall—said she chose Cypress because she recognized it as a rapidly growing area and she wanted to provide education to children in the community where she lives.
“In many conversations with fami-lies in the area, we learned that people are driving long distances to find child care that meets their needs,” Adams said. “Also, we wanted enough space for kids to able to run, play and develop. With the location we selected, we are able to have a playground that is even larger than our building with over 13,000 square feet.”
Adams, who is aiming to open her location by Nov. 1, said she and Maupin will be on-site running the day-to-day operations of the acad-emy. Maupin, a former kindergarten teacher, will serve as the site’s director.
Aditi Atri, who is opening The Seedlings Montessori School across from Cypress Ranch High School this fall, said the high concentration of families in the area made Cy-Fair an obvious choice for the school.
“Being parents of young chil-dren, we soon realized that a niche area like Cypress with highly rated Cy-Fair ISD elementary schools needed quality preschool education not a day care,” she said. “It’s a great location to serve all of the families in the communities nearby.”
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Early child care centers opening, coming soon throughout Cy-Fair
E A R YLNew early child care and education centers are opening across Cypress from Northpointe Boulevard to Langham Creek.
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Luxury fitness club coming to Cypress in 2017By Danica Smithwick
Resort-style fitness club developer VillaSport is expanding to Cypress with a slated opening date in spring 2017. Located at 12951 Barker Cypress Road, the new center will be the com-pany’s second facility in the Greater Houston area, joining an existing site in The Woodlands.
The 130,000-square-foot facility will feature swimming pools, a cardio center, basketball courts, outdoor fire pits and lounge areas with televisions and full spa services. Special pro-gramming will include wine tastings and ice cream socials. An adults-only cafe lounge is planned for the site along with a children’s area that will offer art, dance, fitness activities and a quiet crib room for infants.
“Economic development and job creation is always a positive move for any community, and we are pleased
to see VillaSport come into the Cypress area creating 300 new job opportunities,” said Leslie Martone, president of the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce.
VillaSport was designed for people looking for a more exclusive fitness experience in a resort-style commu-nity, CEO Joseph Syufy said.
“VillaSport provides a healthy bal-ance in [people’s] busy lives—whether [they are] parents looking for some ‘me’ time while providing exciting
activities for their kids or individuals looking to unwind—by combining the best combination of fitness, hospitality and luxury for our guests,” he said.
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09 through 24 ‘Same Time, Next Year’
Playhouse 1960’s all-volunteer community theater cast performs the romantic comedy on Fridays and Saturdays. The story follows George and Doris from 1951-75 as they meet once a year for a rendezvous. Audiences see the change in both the characters and the country over 24 years. 8 p.m. $15-$18. Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. 281-587-8243. www.playhouse1960.com
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11 through 13 ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’
Teen performers taking part in the Stageworks Theatre summer camps perform the award-winning musical based on the hit movie about Elle Woods tackling stereotypes and pursuing her dreams. Popular numbers include “Omigod You Guys” and “Chip on My Shoulder.” 1 and 7 p.m. (Sept. 11), 3 p.m. (Sept. 12), 11 a.m. (Sept. 13). $15. Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkstx.org
12 Square dancing introductionThe Bluebonnet Squares Club
is offering a free introduction to square dancing at Spring Woods United Methodist Church. No dance experience is necessary. Learn to square dance to musical selections from Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks, Neil Diamond, Madonna and Bruno Mars. Refreshments are included, and participants are encouraged to dress casually with comfortable shoes for dancing. Couples or singles age 16 and older are welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Spring Woods United Methodist Church, 1711 FM 1960, Houston. 832-541-3002
Tomball Texas Music FestivalThe annual Tomball event
features performances from Shay Domann, John Arthur Martinez, Darbi Shaun, Mike Amabile and Run Over Twice. The festival also includes food, vendors, and a kids zone. 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Free (admission and parking). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov
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19 ‘Under the Cabana’ luncheonA Rio de Janeiro-themed lunch
program celebrates the 2016 Olympics with a Brazilian samba performance by Houston’s Sambabom dance company. Registration is required, and payment must be made in advance. 11:30 a.m. $8. Big Stone Lodge, 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring. 281-350-1029. www.hcp4.net
20 Cypress Northwest Prairie Ducks Unlimited Banquet
Cypress Northwest Prairie Ducks Unlimited hosts its annual banquet featuring dinner, raffles and prizes for the whole family. 5-9 p.m. $50 (individual), $80 (couples), $25 (children ages 4 to 17). St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 16910 Cypress Rosehill Road, Cypress. 713-594-5359
25 through Sept. 18 ‘The Learned Ladies’
The Texas Repertory Theatre kicks off the 2016-17 season with Moliere’s rhyming couplet comedy. The play satirizes intellectual pretension and the fluctuations of love. Times vary. $15-$43. Texas Repertory Theatre, 14243 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston. 281-583-7573. www.texreptheatre.org
26 through 27 Children’s consignment
resale eventPenny Pinching Mamas organizes a back-to-school consignment sale allowing vendors to clean out their closets and shoppers to stock up on clothing. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Aug. 26), 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Aug. 27). Free. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.pennypinchingmamastx.com
26 through Sept. 18 ‘Freud’s Last Session’
Stageworks Theatre presents a play by Mark St. Germain exploring the minds, hearts and souls of two brilliant men addressing life’s big questions.
10 Community Shred DayTwo shredding trucks are
available on-site running as a drive-thru service. Patrons may bring up to eight boxes, but magazines and newspapers are not accepted. Giveaways and light refreshments are available, and the branch staff can conduct transactions, open accounts or answer questions. Free. 9 a.m.-noon. Energy Capital Credit Union-Northwest Community Branch, 18540 Hwy. 290, Houston. 832-604-4848. www.eccu.net
11 Shop ‘Til You Drop fundraiserThe Cy-Fair Women’s Club hosts
a marketplace with 51,000 square feet of shopping featuring more than 300 vendors and local charities. Each year, the marketplace draws in close to 7,000 shoppers and raises more than $20,000 in scholarship funds for Cy-Fair area students. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission and parking). Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.cyfairwomensclub.org
11 Rock & Pop Tribute Band Festival
Traders Village presents the fourth annual festival featuring tribute bands Already Gone, Infinite Journey and The Fab 5, honoring rock ‘n’ roll acts the Eagles, Journey and the Beatles, respectively. The market is also open for food, shopping and family activities. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free (admission), $4 (parking).
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23 through 24 St. Mary’s Fall Gift Market
St. Mary's Episcopal Church hosts its 11th annual gift market, which provides attendees with holiday shopping and decorating opportunities. Items for the sale include jewelry, home decor, toys, flower arrangements, handcrafted gifts, collectibles, pottery, candles and clothing for women and children. The market also features taco soup, sandwiches, desserts and homemade baked goods courtesy of the Tea Room. A silent auction benefits church-affiliated projects and outreach. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 15415 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress. 832-559-8726. www.stmaryscypress.org
25 Painting 4 Fun classArtists of all skill levels are
invited to a two-hour painting class led by artist Casey Marshall. Step-by-step instructions for creating a work of art are offered for participants. Registration is required to attend this event. 1 p.m. Free. Big Stone Lodge, 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring. 281-350-1029. www.hcp4.net
30 Live Original Tour featuring Sadie Robertson
Sadie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “Dancing with the Stars” speaks at the Berry Center. Attendees also enjoy high-energy performances by musical guests Family Force 5, Love & The Outcome and Reno. 7 p.m. $22-$500. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-894-3900. www.liveoriginal.com
13 ‘The Original Image of Divine Mercy’ screening
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church hosts a viewing of a documentary on the divinely inspired work of art with director Daniel diSilva. The event begins with a meeting with the director and a Q&A session takes place after the screening. The event also features a gallery of original artwork and important artifacts relevant to the film. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP. 12:30 p.m. Free. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church parish hall, 11507 Huffmeister Road, Houston. 281-469-5533. www.ctrcc.com
17 Cypress Creek RegattaBayou Preservation
Association sets out to raise $10,000 with the third annual sanctioned regatta along one of Houston’s newest and longest paddling trails at Cypress Creek. Kayakers and those with canoes are welcome to participate in the race. The 7.5-mile stretch surrounds participants with wildlife and scenic landscapes. Proceeds from the event benefit maintenance, preservation and conservation of Houston’s waterways and watersheds. Participants enjoy live music, food and drinks after the race. Awards are given out at around following the event, around 1 p.m. 7:30-8:30 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (regatta). $50. Mercer Arboretum, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble. 713-538-7433. www.cypresscreekregatta.org
17 Fall Artisan Market at Cypress Creek Lakes
The 2016 fall market features local vendors, live plants and specialty goods. Vendors sell fresh produce, jewelry, clothing and other handcrafted items. Attendees can learn from food and cooking demonstrations and enter to win prizes. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Phase 3 Recreation Center, 10080 Cypress Creek Bend, Cypress 281-579-0761. www.cypresscreeklakes.com/events
18 Fiestas Patrias with Telemundo Houston
Traders Village’s 10th annual event celebrates the Mexican national holiday commemorating the end of Spanish rule in Mexico. Telemundo Houston continues the tradition with music, dance, native cuisine and costumes. Mariachi Loco, Jimmy Fighter “El Luchador” and Las Fenix are scheduled to perform. Noon. Free (admission), $4 (parking). Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston. 281-890-5500. www.tradersvillage.com
22 through 23 Health screenings
St. Joseph Medical Center provides a screening service to check heart rhythm, neck and leg arteries, blood pressure and overall fitness. Appointments with a team of health care professionals are scheduled in 15-minute blocks. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. $50. Mangum-Howell Center, 2500 Frick Road, Houston. 281-591-7830. www.hcp4.net
Mo’s Irish Pub14102 Mueschke Road, Cypress281-213-2989www.mosirishpub.com/cypress
August18 Sol Flair “Unplugged”19 Turnmics20 ThunderPants25 Artie V Acoustic26 East River Country Band27 Texxas Heat
Baker Street Pub and Grill25618 Hwy. 290, Cypress281-256-9753www.bakerstreetpub.com/cypress
August18 Shaun Michael19 Fal Skye20 Shinolah25 Snafu26 The Midnight Release27 Whiskey Business
Vintage Park110 Vintage Park Blvd., Houstonwww.vintageparkhouston.com August18 Paul Defatta
19 Roy Weber
20 Max Flinn
25 Twin Connection
26 Amin Safari
27 Tommy Peters
Boardwalk at Towne Lake9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypresswww.boardwalktl.com
August19 Little Terry & The Blues Birds
20 Guillermo Serpas
26 Sound Advice
27 Matt Wiegand
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DJ Athenz joined Houston Premium Outlets to help kick off the school year July 29 with the Back to School Rock and Block Party. The event featured music and family-friendly activities. Stageworks Theatre presented a production of crowd favorite “Footloose” July 15 to Aug. 7.
The Boardwalk at Towne Lake hosted Sound Advice at Soundwaves at the Boardwalk Aug. 5.
Todd Ray (center) and Allstate Insurance presented Cy-Hope with a $5,000 grant for flood relief at the nonprofit’s new counseling center Aug. 2. The new facility is slated to open in September.
Cy-Fair ISD and Gilbane Building Company celebrated 353 days without an accident at the Bridgeland High School and Elementary School No. 55 construction sites July 27.
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The chocolate shake is available in a 16-ounce cup ($3.89) or a 24-ounce cup ($5.38).
C rafted with Jameson Irish Whiskey, triple sec, sour mix, lime juice and Sprite, the
Mo-Garita offers an Irish take on a Mexican classic.
The cocktail is available for $8 at Mo’s Irish Pub, which opened in Cypress in February.
“We specialize in craft beers, but one thing we do differently is the Mo-Gar-ita,” bar manager Shawn Slater said.
Slater said the drink pairs well with anything from Mo’s Jameson Grill menu, which features items, such as chicken, strip steak, shrimp and salmon that are grilled with a sweet and spicy Jameson glaze.
Mo’s Cypress location is the second in the Greater Houston area, following the original Vintage Park bar. The Irish-American sports pub offers live music on the weekends as well as an extensive bar menu featuring wine, specialty cocktails and Irish coffee drinks in addition to craft beer.
M ade from a 59-year-old recipe that includes custard and shake milk, the choco-
late shake at Connie’s Frozen Custard is the creamery’s most popular drink.
The shake has an egg yolk base and is gluten-free. Diners can choose from more than 30 toppings or seasonal mix-ins to create a unique shake flavor.
Owner Melissa Ashby said she first learned about custard from a Mis-souri-based shop before bringing the ice cream alternative to the Greater Houston area. Connie’s serves a variety of custard concoctions, including con-cretes, sundaes and malts.
“Custard is creamier, denser and has less air than normal ice cream, which makes it so good,” Ashby said.
The chocolate shake comes in two sizes—16 ounces or 24 ounces—which cost $3.89 and $5.38, respectively.
Connie’s has been serving Cy-Fair residents for the past 16 years at its location on Jones Road.
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12545 Jones Road, Houston281-469-3444www.conniesfrozencustard.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.,Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.,Sun. noon-10 p.m.
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NONPROFIT BRIEFS
By Danica Smithwick
By Emily Donaldson
Cypress Assistance MinistriesGroup provides backpacks, supplies
Cy-HopeNonprofit funds examination fees
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CAM plans to serve 700 children this August.
C y-Hope works directly with Cypress Assistance Ministries to collect school supplies for
CAM’s back-to-school drive.Cy-Hope also aids students through
its Providing Opportunities Program, which helps students pay for dual credit courses, Advanced Placement tests and certification exams.
POP was founded in 2012, when Audre Levy, the president of Lone Star College-CyFair, noticed most students enrolled in dual credit programs at LSC-CyFair were upper-middle class.
“Audre noticed the demographics and wondered why economically dis-advantaged students weren’t taking those courses,” Cy-Hope Executive Director Lynda Zelenka said. “Why weren’t these kids, who had the aca-demic ability for these classes, taking them? It was the fees.”
Students have to be economically disadvantaged or under extenuat-ing financial circumstances to take
advantage of POP. They must have a letter from their teacher saying they are capable of completing the coursework.
Cy-Hope has contributed more than $115,000 in assistance through POP. Cy-Hope also contributes to Title I schools in need of support by providing items such as computer paper, tissues and writing utensils.
“Once the school year gets going, money is tight and teachers often have to purchase the supplies on their own,” she said. “We try to curb those expenses.”
T he staff and volunteers at Cypress Assistance Ministries want to set kids up for success
from the first day of school. “It’s important that a child be able
to start school having everything that they need because otherwise they are set up for a struggle,” Director of Development Janet Knott said.
Knott said the organization expects to serve 700 schoolchildren through the month of August by giving away new backpacks filled with school sup-plies, new underwear, a new pair of shoes and a voucher for clothing from CAM’s resale shop, Angels’ Attic.
Those in need can walk in Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. or Fri-days from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with a proof of residence.
Throughout the year, the faith-based organization helps families and individuals in financial need.
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Volunteers help CFISD students get home safe.T he goal of Cy-Fair ISD’s Bus
Buddies program—where volunteers sign up to ride
school buses on the first two days of school—is to put new riders at ease and ensure the students are delivered to their proper drop-off points. The district organizes the event every year in a partnership with the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce.
More than 300 community volun-teers signed up in the 2015-16 school year, CFISD officials said.
A total of 66 organizations partic-ipated. Local churches, nonprofits, developers and businesses were all represented on the list of partici-pants, with many volunteers signing up for multiple days.
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Harris Health SystemTroubleShooters immunizes children
H arris Health System launched the TroubleShooters Immu-nization Program in 1995 to
make child immunizations accessible in nontraditional settings.
In Cypress, clinics will be offered once a month through 2016 at the Berry Center.
From 2012 through May 2016, nearly 22,000 patients were seen and given more than 52,000 free vac-cines, according to HHS. Vaccinated students had a much lower risk for childhood disease outbreaks and lower costs from inpatient illnesses, officials said.
Countless parents have been edu-cated about the importance of sibling immunization, said Verenice Villar-real, project coordinator of pediatrics for ambulatory care services.
“Our goal is to increase immuni-zation rates, reduce the potential of childhood disease breakouts, reduce emergency room visits and link every
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child in the target area to a medical home,” Villarreal said. “All vaccines necessary and recommended for school are available.”
Children between the ages of 2 months and 18 years old whose families are either uninsured or on Medicaid are eligible. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child and bring the child’s immuni-zation records.
Clinics will be offered from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.
partners to appropriately kick off our school year of by serving our young bus riders during their first few days of school,” said Leslie Francis, CFISD’s director of marketing and business relations. “We thank our community for its continued support in building these lasting positive relationships.”
Interested volunteers can register to be a Bus Buddy online on the CFISD website up until the first day of school Aug. 22. No training is required.
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CERT program helps educate, prepare citizens for various emergenciesINSIDE INFORMATION
Sources: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Ready.Gov, Cy-Fair CERT, The United Way of Greater Houston, Get Ready—Houston, National Hurricane Center/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Community Impact Newspaper
By Danica SmithwickAs hurricane season
continues through Nov. 30, representatives with several organizations and programs are working to educate citizens in preparation for potential disaster.
“Most Texans along the coast have learned to take hur-ricanes seriously and prepare ahead of time,” said Rosio Torres, media specialist with the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emer-gency Management. “How-ever, some of the more than 1 million people that have moved into our area more
recently may not understand how tropical systems can affect them. It is imperative not to be complacent because it only takes one storm to devastate a community.”
One local program dedi-cated to preparing Cy-Fair residents is the Community Emergency Response Team, which offers an eight-week course at no charge. Partic-ipants receive a manual and backpack with starter supplies. Training includes disaster preparation, fire safety, med-ical operations, search and rescue, disaster psychology and terrorism. Certification is
available upon completion of the course, CERT officials said.
Cy-Fair CERT President Dan Lyall said the program is valuable for residents of all ages and backgrounds.
“Most private citizens are not familiar with how to deal with a small, medium or large disaster,” he said. “We’re taught how to go out and size up a potential disas-ter. A lot of times in your neighborhood, [residents are] there at the scene before the first responders so [they’re] able to give them a lot of valuable information when they arrive.”
HCOEM officials have called upon CERT to act as support staff during past emergency events, including the April 18 flooding event earlier this year.
Cy-Fair CERT has also started a program that goes beyond the basic eight weeks of training—the Rapid Response Team. Members of the team are available at a moment’s notice, Lyall said. They have additional training in CPR, first aid and emer-gency response protocol.
As for hurricane season, Lyall said preparation is not optional.
“You’ve got to have water and food stored up, money on hand, gas in your vehicles and an exit plan,” he said.
Registration is open for the Cy-Fair CERT program, which will run from Sept. 13 through Nov. 1. Classes take place every Tuesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and are held at Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department Station 98, located at 11631 Yearling Drive, Houston. Additional reporting by Hannah Zedaker
To register and find dates for upcoming Cy-Fair CERT classes,
visit www.cyfaircert.org
PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASONHurricane season began June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30. There are a number of resources and organizations in the Greater Houston area that offer information and tips to help residents prepare before a storm hits the Gulf Coast.
A disaster supplies kit should include the following items to last at least 72 hours, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. For a complete list of items, visit www.ready.gov.
DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT CHECKLIST:
One gallon of water per person per day
A flashlight and extra batteries
Nonperishable food
First-aid kit and medications
A battery-powered or hand crank radio
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TIMELINE OF TEXAS HURRICANES/TROPICAL STORMS—1900-PRESENT
RECEIVE LOCAL EMERGENCY ALERT NOTIFICATIONS:
Sign up for Harris County alerts online at www.readyharris.org.
WHEN YOU DO NOT KNOW WHO TO CALL:
Available in 150 different languages, contact the 211 Texas/United Way Help-line for free, confidential assistance 24/7
SCHEDULE A PRESENTATION TO EDUCATE
ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: Contact Harris County Office of Emergen-cy Management at www.readyharris.org.
MORE INFORMATIONAccording to the National Hurricane Center/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
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G rocery shopping is moving online for many shoppers as Wal-Mart, Kroger and H-E-B
join major grocers offering delivery and pickup services.
Wal-Mart Grocery Pickup and Kro-ger’s ClickList have dozens of Hous-ton area sites and plan to add more in the coming months, according to company spokespeople.
Customers who already engaged with digital outlets, such as the Kro-ger mobile app and website, have been among the first users of the service, said Kristal Howard, public relations manager at Kroger.
Wal-Mart spokesperson Anne Hat-field said mothers and seniors are the top users.
“This is part of how retail is evolv-ing,” she said. “Our customers want to be able to shop how they want, when they want, with mobile and digital outlets.”
Locally owned businesses have begun
joining the trend as well. When Jessica Riddle’s family moved to Australia, she had five kids and dreaded tackling weekly grocery shopping in a foreign country. However, she noticed the local grocer offered delivery services.
After moving back to the area, Riddle started The Pantry Lady this spring with moms in mind. On top of deliver-ing groceries to homes, she offers meal planning, dry cleaning and prescription pickup and discounts to seniors and teachers. While the business charges a service fee, she uses coupons and does not charge more for products. Without going to the store with kids in tow and giving in to impulse buys, moms still tend to pay less, she said.
Riddle is not limited to specific grocery stores and said the personal service she offers sets her apart from major retailers.
“When I do your grocery shopping, that’s two or three more hours you get to spend with your family,” Riddle said.
Virtual grocery shoppingNew services provide more convenience
INSIDE INFORMATION
By Danica Smithwick Select products online: Pay in advance or at pickup time depending on the grocer. Some services may require membership or charge a fee.
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Most grocers have designated curbside zones to pick up groceries. Some require a copy of the receipt.
Orders are reviewed and groceries are loaded into the car by the personal shopper.
Shoppers set the delivery times and addresses. Delivery is offered by H-E-B as well as The Pantry Lady.
Groceries are delivered to the customer’s door.
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Kroger | www.kroger.com/clicklist *Must have membership to virtual shop
Available9703 Barker Cypress Road, CypressComing soon• 20355 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress• 9330 Jones Road, Houston
Wal-Mart | www.walmart.com/grocery
Available • 12353 FM 1960, Houston • 8208 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • 15955 FM 529, Houston
H-E-B | www.shipt.com *Must have membership to virtual shop
Available Stores in the following ZIP codes: 77040, 77064, 77070, 77095, 77065
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W hen Bentley Cox set out to make some extra spend-
ing money this summer, he never expected the response his lemonade stand has received to date.
Although he initially wanted to save up to buy a four-wheeler, Bentley soon found a greater purpose.
“All he could talk about was how much money he was going to make,” his father Corey Cox said. “So it kind of surprised me when he said, ‘Dad, do you mind if I don’t keep all the money I make?’”
Bentley told his parents he was tired of seeing people on TV argue about helping veterans but not taking action to help them. He wanted to donate half of his profits to the Lone Survivor Foundation, a
nonprofit that assists wounded veterans and their families through health, wellness and therapeutic support.
Transitioning to civilian life after the military can be difficult for service members and their families, so the Houston-based organization exists to help them cope with the effects of their experiences, said Vanessa Forse, director of marketing and events for LSF.
“[Bentley’s decision] brought a tear to my eye because I spent time in the military; my father did and my grand-fathers did,” Cox said. “For a 9-year-old to take that sort of initiative and do something so selfless—not wanting to be outside playing like every other 9-year-old kid—that spoke volumes to me.”
Every Saturday this
summer, Bentley has set up his lemonade stand in the Cypress Ridge subdivision from noon to 5 p.m. He sells glasses of lemonade for 50 cents, cookies for 25 cents and lollipops for 10 cents.
Bentley has brought in more than $2,000. Those who cannot make it out on Satur-days can donate on Facebook.
Bentley has seen an out-pouring of encouragement on social media and even received a letter from U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s office.
The young entrepreneur does not plan to slow down anytime soon. He wants to set up an online auction in the coming months, and when the temperatures drop, he said he plans to sell hot choc-olate to keep raising money for Lone Survivor.
Bentley’s lemonade standNine-year-old entrepreneur supports veterans
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“This amazing young man represents the best of us in his ‘never quit’ attitude, ingenuity and kindness,” Forse said. “His impact on Lone Survivor Foundation goes far beyond
his financial contributions. Through Bentley’s amazing lemonade and cookies, we have seen entire communities come together to support our nation’s service members.”
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Fall 2016
GUIDEWith the fall season quickly approaching, a number of events have been organized in the Cy-Fair and Greater Houston area. Events include seasonal festivals, music festivals and holiday shopping markets.
Compiled by Emily Donaldson and Danica Smithwick
Designed by Dionna Moore
September24 Beetles, Brew and
Barbecue FestivalFormerly the Bugs, Brew & Barbecue Festival, the newly named festival takes place for a sixth time in Tomball. It is Tomball’s own version of Oktoberfest with over 150 Volkswagen Beetles, Texas craft beers and barbecue. Other food options are served, and the live music lineup includes Johnny & the Spinstations and The Mambo Jazz Kings. The event also promises a kids zone. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 201 S. Elm Street, Tomball281-351-5484www.ci.tomball.tx.us
24-25 St. Mary’s Fall Gift Market
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church hosts its 11th annual market to kick off the holiday shopping and decorating season. Guests can browse selections of jewelry, home decor, toys, flower arrangements, handcrafted gifts, collectibles, pottery, candles and trendy clothing for women and children from 80 different booths. There is a silent auction for items including timeshares and sporting event tickets. All proceeds support the church’s outreach and projects. Refreshments are provided by The Tea Room. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 15415 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress 832-559-8726 www.stmaryscypress.org
October01 CreekFest
The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce hosts its sixth annual event and a Color the Creek 5K fun run in partnership with several other community organizations. The festival includes a food truck roundup, fine art walk, craft merchant vendors, live entertainment, a library scavenger hunt and dog costume contest. Children take part in art and activity tents, a book walk, a bounce house and learn from professional chalk artists. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring 281-440-4160 www.creekfesthouston.com
01 St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic
Community Fall FestivalThe annual festival features a petting zoo, camel rides, games, inflatables, rock wall, children’s train, obstacle course, dunking booth, photo booth, live and silent auctions, a flea market, food and music by a DJ. The event also promises a stuffed animal and mystery envelope booth. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. 10135 West Road, Houston 832-918-8085 www.stmaximilian.org/fall-festival
06-09 The Original Greek Festival
This festival highlights Greek culture through traditional food, crafts, art and gifts. Food at the festival includes Greek dishes, such as baklava, tsoureki and dolmades. Each night features traditional Greek dancing reflecting the customs and culture of Greece. Cathedral tours are also offered throughout the festival. 5-10 p.m. (Oct. 6), 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5- 10 p.m. (Oct. 7), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Oct. 8), noon-6 p.m. (Oct. 9). $5 (admission at the gate). Free (children age 12 and younger). 3511 Yoakum Blvd., Houston 713-526-5377 www.greekfestival.org
08 Zomball in TomballThe annual Halloween bash
features a giant trick-or-treat celebration for children courtesy of local vendors and organizations. Other activities include a maze and swamp attraction with music, crafts and games for kids. Guests are invited to come in costume. 6 p.m. Free. 201 S. Elm St., Tomball 281-351-5484 www.ci.tomball.tx.us
08-Nov. 27Texas Renaissance FestivalHundreds of thousands of people visit the festival each year. For eight weekends in October and November, festival attendees dress up and explore the Renaissance-themed park. Each weekend features food and drink vendors, live entertainment and more
than 400 shops. Entertainment options include parades, jousting and theatrical performances. Shops sell a variety of medieval goods, including glasswork, leatherwork, potions and musical instruments. Each Saturday night, the festival hosts the adults-only TRF After Dark with dancing, food and hookah. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $26 (adult), $14 (child). 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission 800-458-3435 www.texrenfest.com
14-15 Judy Dierker Holiday Market
The Foundry Church hosts the annual market featuring more than 100 vendors offering clothing, jewelry, homemade items and seasonal and home decor. The event also includes a tea room and Coffee and Treat Shoppe with various foods available for purchase. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 8350 Jones Road, Houston 713-937-9388 www.foundrychurch.org
15 Freight Train Food truck Festival
Salem Lutheran Church hosts a five-acre corn maze in the shape of an old steam locomotive to honor the early days of Tomball as a railroad hub and center of commerce in north Harris County. Tomball is also planning a festival with a pumpkin patch, food trucks, entertainment and more. An admission fee for the maze supports SLC ministries aimed at children and teens. Free. 201 S. Elm St., Tomball 281-351-5484 www.ci.tomball.tx.us
15-16 PetFestOld Town Spring hosts
its annual pet-friendly, family-friendly event. The festival includes a parade, weiner dog race, “wannabe” weiner dog race, costume contest and a dog show. Veterinarians are available to answer questions. Pets should be on leashes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Oct. 15); 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Oct. 16). Free. 130 Spring School Road, Spring 281-353-9310 www.petfestoldtownspring.com
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Worth the Trip22 Tomball Bluegrass
FestivalThe fifth annual festival promises an afternoon of music featuring banjos and dobros. David Davis & the Warrior River Boys and The Border Town Ramblers headline the event; other local and area musicians perform throughout the rest of the day. The festival also features various booths with food and a kids zone. Guests are welcome to bring instruments and join in on the performance at the Shade Tree Jam. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 201 S. Elm St., Tomball281-351-5484www.ci.tomball.tx.us
30 Boo BashAttendees enjoy Halloween-
themed games, food and crafts for the 17th year in a row. Children age 12 and younger can participate in activities, such as face painting and trick or treating at the outdoor market. The event features continual live music and activities. Traders Village also hosts a maze, magic show and DJ alongside the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department. Harris County 911 passes out trick-or-treat bags to children. 1-4 p.m. Free (admission), $4 (parking). 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston281-890-5500 www.tradersvillage.com
November04-05 Ravensway
BazaarThe annual event returns to the Ravensway neighborhood for the 23rd time with its yearly craft show and display of booths. The event is set to feature 45 different vendors that sell everything from handmade specialties to baked goods. Event organizers also promise the return of the bazaar’s renowned baked potatoes. Contact [email protected] for information. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 12730 Jarvis Road, Cypress
05 Houston Margarita Festival
For the fifth year in a row, attendees have their choice of more than 25 margarita flavors to sample at the
festival from over 21,000 liters of margarita mix. The event also features a margarita competition that pits the city’s best mixologists against one another. Guests can compete in a salsa dance competition, enjoy live music and visit vendor booths with different types of cuisine. Noon-10 p.m. $25 (presale), $35 (day of event). Ticket includes a complimentary margarita. 1000 Bagby St., Houston www.houstonmargaritafest.com
12-13 Langham Creek FFA
Craft ShowThe annual craft show features over 120 vendor booths selling a variety of crafts. The show also features indoor games, a silent auction and raffle. All proceeds from the event go to scholarship funds. 11206 Telge Road, Cypress 281-463-5400 http://langhamcreek.cfisd.net
12-Dec. 24Home for the HolidaysOld Town Spring hosts its 36th annual event every weekend from Nov. 12 through Dec. 24. The event features live music, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, a tree lighting and a children’s train. Shop hours vary. Free. 123 Midway St., Spring 281-353-9310 www.oldtownspring.com
19 Lighting of the Doves and iWow
This year marks the 10th annual International Winter on the Waterway and 34th annual Lighting of the Doves. The event features live music, international food and entertainment, vendor booths, snow play areas and a fireworks display, weather permitting. Free (admission), $4 (parking). 3-9 p.m. 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
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Tomball Texas Music FestivalThe festival features a variety of musicians, including Shay Domann, John Arthur Martinez from Nashville Stars, Darbi Shawn, Mike Amabile and Run Over Twice. The event has food and merchandise vendors and a kids zone. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Oct. 13-16Festa ItalianaFestivalgoers celebrate Italian culture through traditional food, music and art. The event also features a car show, grape stomp and a pasta-eating contest highlighting Italian customs. 5-10 p.m. (Oct. 13), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Oct. 14), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Oct. 15), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Oct. 16).$5-$25 (ticket ranges), free (admission children 12 and younger).
3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston 713-524-4222 www.houstonitalianfestival.com
Oct. 1 Flying Saucer Beer FestSugar Land’s Flying Saucer hosts its fifth annual event
featuring more than 50 breweries and 80 craft beers. Restaurants in Sugar Land Town Square have food available for attendees. 2-6:30 p.m. $15-$68. 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land 281-242-7468 www.saucerbeerfeast.com
Oct. 14-16 Cajun Catfish FestivalThe annual event spans a three-day
weekend in downtown Conroe. Food vendors offer traditional Cajun options and festival favorites, and live entertainment is featured on three different stages. Throughout the weekend, there is a catfish pageant, kids zone and other family-friendly attractions. 6 p.m.-midnight (Oct. 14), 11 a.m.-midnight (Oct. 15), noon-6 p.m. (Oct. 16). $10-$20.
101 S. Main St., Conroe 936-539-6009 www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com
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Houston is home to a number of breweries all over the city that are open to the public for craft beer lovers.
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B-52 BREWING CO.Address: 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe
Phone number: 936-447-4677
Website: www.b52brewing.com
Hours: Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. noon-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Cost: $8 (half-pint souvenir glass and three pours on Sat.) $12 (full-pint souvenir glass and three pours on Sat.), beer prices vary during taproom on Fri. and Sun.
Notable beer(s): Breakfast Stout, Wingman Wheat IPA, Payload Pilsner
BACK PEW BREWINGAddress: 26452 Sorters McClellan Road, Porter
Phone number: 281-608-7526
Website: www.backpewbrewing.com
Hours: Sat. noon-5 p.m.
Cost: $8 (9-ounce glass and four pours), $12 (16-ounce glass and three pours). Bring your own 9-ounce Back Pew glass and $6 for four tickets. Bring your own 16-ounce glass and $10 for three tickets.
Notable beer(s): Blue Testament, Ninth Circle
BAKFISH BREWINGAddress: 1231 Broadway St., Pearland
Phone number: 281-993-8658
Website: www.bakfishbrewing.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 3-9 p.m., Fri. 3-10 p.m., Sat. noon- 10 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m.
Cost: $4-$6 per beer
Notable Beer(s): I’ll Tell You Wit, Goat Roper Brown Porter, Defying Gravity Double IPA
BRASH BREWINGAddress: 510 W. Crosstimbers Road, Houston
Hours: Thu. 6 p.m.-midnight, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. noon-1 a.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m.
Cost: Price varies per beer
Notable beer(s): EZ7, Cortado
8TH WONDERAddress: 2202 Dallas St., Houston
Phone number: 713-229-0868
Website: www.8thwonderbrew.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 3-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Cost: $15 (16-ounce souvenir glass and three beer tokens), $10 (12-ounce plastic cup or souvenir 8th Wonder glass and three tokens), or $4 (one token and 12-ounce plastic cup)
Notable beer(s): Rocket Fuel Vietnamese Coffee Porter, Haterade Gose, Dome Faux’m Throwback Cream Ale
11 BELOW BREWINGAddress: 6820 Bourgeois Road, Houston
Phone number: 281-444-2337
Website: www.11belowbrewing.com
Hours: Thu. 5-8 p.m. (happy hour), Sat. noon-3 p.m. (open house)
Cost: Free (admission). $10 (three beer tokens for a 12-ounce cup), $5 (beer poured into an 11 Below pint glass)
Notable beer(s): Oso Bueno, Color Blind Red India Pale Ale
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Notable beer(s): Fancy Lawnmower, Art Car IPA, Santo
*Food allowed only on Saturdays
SOUTHERN STARAddress: 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe
Phone number: 936-441-2739
Website: www.southernstarbrewing.com
Hours: Fri.-Sat. 4-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Cost: $10 (souvenir glass and three beer tickets)
Notable beer(s): Bombshell Blonde Ale, Pine Belt Pale Ale, Buried Hatchet Stout
SPINDLETAP BREWERYAddress: 10622 Hirsch Road, Houston
Phone number: 713-325-1477
Website: www.spindletapbrewery.com
Hours: Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat. noon-9 p.m., Sun. open during football season
Cost: $4 per beerNotable beer(s): Honey Hole ESB
TOWN IN CITY BREWINGAddress: 1125 W. Cavalcade, Houston
Phone number: 832-834-7151
Website: www.townincitybrewing.com
Hours: Wed.-Thu. 3-10 p.m., Fri. 3 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (taproom)Cost: $3 (half-pints),$5.50 and up (full pints), $14 and up (pitchers)
Notable beer(s): Uncommon Cowboy, all beers brewed in-house
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BUFFALO BAYOU BREWINGAddress: 5301 Nolda St., Houston
Phone number: 713-750-9795
Website: www.buffbrew.com
Hours: Fri. 6-9 p.m. (happy hour), Sat. noon-3 p.m. (tours)
Cost: $10 for a glass and three samples
Notable beer(s): 1836, More Cowbell, Great White Buffalo, Sam’s Daily
COPPERHEAD BREWERYAddress: 822 N. Frazier St., Conroe
Phone number: 281-919-6134
Website: www.copperheadbrewery.com
Hours: Fri. 4-7 p.m., Sat. noon-8 p.m.
Cost: $4-$6 per beer
Notable Beer(s): Copperhead White Wit, Medusa Belgian Dark Strong, Striker IPA
CYCLER’S BREWINGAddress: 12684 FM 149, Montgomery
Phone number: 713-569-2485
Website: www.cyclersbrewing.com
Hours: private tours only (groups of 10 or more)
Cost: $15 per person (includes a Cycler’s Brewing glass, three beers and a private tour)
Notable beer(s): 55-11 Double Red Ale, Breakaway IPA
KARBACHAddress: 2032 Karbach St., Houston
Phone Number: 713-680-2739
Website: www.karbachbrewing.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 2:30-9:30 p.m., Sat. noon-9:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5:30 p.m. (Biergarten)
Cost: $8 (9-ounce glass and four tokens), $12 (pint glass and three tokens)
Notable beer(s): Hopadillo IPA, Love Street Kolsh, Weekend Warrior Pale Ale
LONE PINTAddress: 1507 Commerce St., Magnolia
Phone number: 713-304-5069
Website: www.lonepint.com
Hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m.
Cost: $10 (includes a tour, a souvenir pint glass and three tasting tokens; live music and food trucks also available)
Notable beer(s): Yellow Rose, 667 Neighbor of the Beast, The Jabberwocky
NO LABELAddress: 5351 First St., Katy
Phone number: 281-693-7545
Website: www.nolabelbrew.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 3-10 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. (taproom), Sat. noon-3 p.m. (tour/tasting)
Cost: $10 (four beers), Anyone arriving after 2 p.m. will receive two beers instead of four.
Notable beer(s): El Hefe Weizen, Ridgeback Ale
SAINT ARNOLD BREWINGAddress: 2000 Lyons Ave., Houston
Phone number: 713-686-9494
Website: www.saintarnold.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: beer and food is a la carte (Mon.-Fri.), $10 (souvenir glass and 8-ounce samples on Sat.)
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W ith two historical mark-ers, six different worship centers and countless ren-
ovations over 163 years of history, St. John’s Lutheran Church is an example of how the more things change, the more things stay the same.
St. John’s has weathered many storms both literally and figuratively. Challenges generated by hurricanes, lightning strikes and, most recently, flooding have all been met by the unwavering support of resilient congregation members, senior Pastor David Bahn said.
The first of the six worship centers used by the church was constructed in northwest Harris County in 1853 by German settlers who immigrated to the area in 1848. Settlers began meeting regularly to worship—first in family homes and later in vari-ous church buildings—and the St. John’s legacy in Cypress was sparked, according to church officials.
Bahn said the current state of St. John’s would not be possible without those who came before.
“It is because they have gone before us and laid a foundation that we find success,” he said.
Another consistent factor through-out the church’s history has been the
The fourth building was constructed after a powerful hurricane hit Galveston in 1915.
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• Majestic Grace at 8:15 a.m. on Sundays
• NewSong at 11 a.m. on Sundays
• Sunday School Bible Classes at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays
• Starting Aug. 7, additional services will be held at The Shack on Telge Road on Sundays at 10 a.m.
resolute support of the congregation.During the Great Galveston Hurri-
cane of 1900 that devastated Galves-ton Island, the church constructed in 1877 was also destroyed. Members were asked to donate $1 each to cover the cost of repairs, according to his-torical records.
In 1915, after another Galveston hur-ricane, members of a sister congrega-tion donated to St. John’s for a rebuild effort. However, church members once again raised the funds on their own, leaving St. John’s with a positive balance of $65 in the church treasury. Given its good fortune, the church opted to return the original donation.
Since the second most recent chapel was constructed on St. John’s current property in 1962, the church has added five additional buildings and several acres. This construction makes it possible for St. John’s to serve roughly 800 churchgoers each Sunday.
St. John’s still pays homage to its German roots. Within the newly con-structed worship center that was built
in 2011 is a display case containing a German hymnal book, which served the church when services were exclu-sively conducted in German, up until the late 1940s. By then, most of the congregation was fluent in English, and German services were discontinued.
Bells from the 1908 church rebuild hang by the entrance of the chapel. The large bell was used to signify the begin-ning and end of services, and the small bell to communicate important notices to the community, including the death of residents, Bahn said.
In front of the bells stands one of five historical markers in the Cypress area. St. John’s history has been full of challenges and roadblocks, but Bahn said the church’s commitment to faith has been steadfast throughout.
“What we really do have is a lasting appreciation for the truth of God’s word,” he said. “We believe that the message of Jesus Christ is the center-piece of all of theology, and that has never changed. That is something that sustains and centers us.”
St. John’s sits on several acres of land and has room for future construction projects.
The sixth worship center, constructed in 2011, accommodates 800 worshipers each Sunday.
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CORRIDOR
SpotlightPerfect Pet Cuts
SpotlightHouston Marine MomsOwner Jennie Hemphill and her
team offer grooming services by appointment for all dog and cat breeds. Hemphill said she has been grooming and styling pets since 1999 and has experience working at an animal hospital.
“We’re a full-service salon,” she said. “We do everything from baths and ear cleaning to nail clippings. We can do fancy haircuts, and I even dye some dogs.”
Perfect Pet Cuts’ motto is “We treat every fur baby like our own.”
The nonprofit support group for local mothers with sons in the U.S. Marine Corps started meeting in 2003. Today the group collects and distributes items—including non-perishable snacks, laundry detergent, sunscreen, toothpaste and toilet paper—to make care packages for Marines all over the world.
“We are always in need of products and monetary donations to assist us with our needs,” President Tina Gorcie said.
A spotlight on independently owned businesses and a comprehensive listing of businesses within the shopping center at Cypress Creek Village.
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The Cast Iron Cafe10609 Grant Road, Bldg. A, Houston832-604-6546www.facebook.com/thecastironcafe
Soto’s Cantina10609 Grant Road, Houston281-955-5667www.sotoscantina.com
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Brighter Health10609 Grant Road, Bldg. B, Houston281-970-0414
Willowbrook Psychological Associates10609 Grant Road, Bldg. B, Houston
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Amanda Faucett Photography10609 Grant Road, Bldg. D, Houston713-419-3884www.amandafaucett.com
Craig LeMay School of Drumming10609 Grant Road, Bldg. E, Houston281-469-1111
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Houston. Nearly 60 speakers signed up to pro-
vide testimony, many of whom believe the recent increases are unfair and the existing appraisal system is flawed. Speakers ranged from homeowners to representatives with Dow Chemical Company and Amazon.
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collec-tor Mike Sullivan attended the event and acknowledged the challenges county taxpayer’s face.
“Whatever the economic drivers are that drive those values up, the fact is that a lot of people are faced with appraisals they just can’t afford,” he said.
The appraisal processAppraisers with the Harris County
Appraisal District determine assessed value of a property using a formula that takes multiple factors into accounty,
including home sale prices, median prices and sale volume.
“We are required by state law to appraise all property at 100 percent of market value,” HCAD Chief Com-munications Officer Jack Barnett said. “The laws set by the state are the same for every appraisal district in Texas.”
The existing system often yields an assessed value that does not correlate with what is actually happening in the market, said Mike Olivares, chief oper-ating officer of O’Connor and Asso-ciates, a Houston-based property tax consulting firm.
“When the county goes in and assesses the entire market, you have to ascribe values to property that hasn’t sold,” he said. “These past few
years were the perfect example of the increases in value seeming to sur-
pass what the market was actu-ally doing.”
Assessed values in an area increase in correlation with economic growth, Barnett said. The recent downturn in the Greater Houston area’s economy can be seen somewhat in the increase in assessed value between 2015 and 2016, which came in at roughly 7 percent, a smaller increase than in previous years.
In 2014, HCAD began hosting work-shops in conjunction with the tax assessor-collector’s office with the goal of educating the public on the entire property tax system, Barnett said.
“Part of the problem is that people tend to only deal with property taxes twice per year: when they get their property value notice in the spring and when they get their tax bill in the fall,” he said.
Of the 1.8 million parcels of land taxed every year in Harris County, about 368,000 were protested in 2015, according to HCAD data. Around 177,000 protests were resolved infor-mally and another 8,300 went to court.
Addressing problem involves educat-ing people on protesting, Olivares said.
“In the state of Texas, we actually have some of the more favorable laws in place enabling property owners to protest,” he said. “Either they’re not aware or they’re intimidated by the process.”
Diagnosing the problemAlthough the Harris County tax rate
has increased slightly over the past decade, the assessed value of property has gone up substantially. To Betten-court and other reform advocates, the problem can be summarized by how much faster assessed values have risen compared to median household income.
“What we’re seeing is a constant pat-tern of property taxes increasing 2.5 to three times faster than Texans’ pay-checks,” Bettencourt said. “For homes below the statewide median average, those budgets are very stretched to begin with. That’s health care money, education money.”
Olivares said there are two demo-graphics that tend to feel the squeeze of increased property taxes worse than oth-ers: individuals in lower income brack-ets and seniors living on fixed incomes.
In Cy-Fair, increased values have left some residents feeling as if they will never truly own their homes.
Tony Meyer, a resident in the Bear Creek subdivision who spoke at the May 10 public hearing, said although his house was appraised at $149,000, he was only able to sell it for $126,000.
“If you’re going to keep [levying] property tax[es], you have to base it on
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Assessed property values rose significantly in Harris County between 2014 and 2016, and the Cy-Fair area was no different. Meanwhile, the total protests filed in the county are up as well.
Source: Harris County Appraisal District/Community Impact Newspaper
FAR NORTHWEST2014: $209,8122016: $245,109
FAR WEST2014: $189,1122016: $234,431
NORTHWEST2014: $158,7802016: $196,456
CY-FAIR SOUTH OF HWY. 2902014: $205,4732016: $237,694
CY-FAIR INSIDE BELTWAY 8 2014: $121,8352016: $153,171
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“This is not an anti-government crusade; it’s a crusade for reality.”
—Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston
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Source: Harris County Appraisal District/Community Impact Newspaper
The property tax rate in Harris County increased
slightly from 0.40021 in 2012 to
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in Harris County between 2005 and 2015.
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AT THE CAPITOL
Several measures related to property tax reform were passed in the 2015 legislative session. The topic is expected to resurface in the 2017 session.
Sources: state of Texas, Senate Committee on Prop-erty Tax Reform/Community Impact Newspaper
• Homestead exemp-tions for school district property taxes were boosted from $15,000 to $25,000, saving residents an average of $115 on their tax bills every year.
• The franchise tax was reduced by 25 percent statewide. The franchise tax is a margins tax levied on entities, such as corporations, LLCs, banks and business associations.
• A bill by Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, would have cut the rollback rate to 4 percent and made taxpayer elec-tions mandatory. It did not pass the Senate.
• Creating a mechanism that lowers the property tax rate when assessed values rise by a certain amount.
• Improving transparency within appraisal districts and appraisal review boards.
2015 Legislative session
2017 Legislative sessionConcrete plans have not been identified, but early conversations among lawmakers have touched on the following potential measures:
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the purchase price,” he said at the pub-lic hearing. “I just want to live in my house and not have to lose it.”
Several representatives of major companies in Harris County also tes-tified at the hearing. Earl Shipp, vice president of Dow Chemical Company, said the property tax rate in Texas was part of the reason why the company recently decided to build a new facility in Louisiana instead of Texas.
Legislative prioritiesThe Texas legislature passed several
bills aimed at property tax reform in the 2015 legislative session. Senate Joint Resolution 1, passed by vot-ers in November 2015, increased the homestead exemption for school dis-tricts from $15,000 to $25,000. When the resolution passed, officials with Cy-Fair ISD stressed the importance of the legislature providing additional funding for schools to make up for the money lost from the higher exemptions.
Bettencourt also attempted to pass a bill that would have cut the rollback rate from 8 percent to 4 percent, meaning
that any tax rate increase that results in at least 4 percent total revenue growth would have to be approved by taxpayers in an election.
The property tax discussion is expected to resurface in the 2017 legislative ses-sion as well. One method of reform that will be up for discussion revolves around implementing a measure that causes tax rates to go down automatically as assessed values rise, Bettencourt said.
Barnett said HCAD cannot change the way it assesses values and that changes would have to occur at the state level.
Other proposals remain unclear at this point, but Bettencourt said slowing the rate of growth of government is another important part of the battle.
“Unless the public votes for some-thing, you have to slow down the growth of government because the public just can’t afford it,” he said.
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Harris County property owners should be aware of several major dates related
to property taxes.
PROPERTYTAX CYCLE
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Property owners get notices of appraised value and, if they choose, protest to the Appraisal Review Board
Taxing units—cities, counties, school districts, etc.—adopt tax rates
Tax bills are sent out by tax assessor-collector
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Future planningThe change in enrollment may delay
the building of future CFISD facilities, but the decline will not stop it entirely, said Roy Sprague, associate superin-tendent of facilities, construction and support services.
“We were looking at Middle School [No.] 19 opening for the 2019-20 [school] year, and now that is pushed back to open for the 2020-21 school year,” Sprague said. “We don’t want to open a school that has very little popu-lation because we spend a lot of money to operate that building.”
When the district opens a new school, it has an ideal population in mind to justify opening and operation costs at each education level, Sprague said. To open an elementary school, the number is 1,040 students; for a middle school, the number is 1,530 students; and for a high school, it is 3,300 students.
If the projected student population is not high enough to justify a new school, the opening or construction of new schools is delayed. This decision is made by in part by Teresa Hull, asso-ciate superintendent of governmental relations, communications and chief of staff.
Hull and her team examine popula-tion growth data and look at reports by PASA, then present recommendations
to the CFISD board of trustees.In past years, PASA has indicated
CFISD would eventually cap out with 135,000-140,000 students. Sprague said as growth slows down, the build-out projection range could shrink to a maximum of 128,000 students.
Despite the slowdown, CFISD has to continually prepare for future growth, Sprague said. He said the school dis-
trict is always looking for affordable plots of land for future schools.
The average timeline of a school to be built takes two years: four to six months to design a facility and 13-14 months to construct it, Sprague said. A deferred timeline could affect CFISD financially.
“When schools get pushed back over time, we see inflationary increases in construction costs, which could have a financial impact over time,” Sprague said.
Reasons for slowing growthThe steep downturn in enrollment
growth for 2016-17 comes from a decline in area births overall, Guse-man said. She said it could also be attributed to new housing develop-ments offering more expensive homes.
“Those younger homeowners are moving in less than they did histori-cally,” Guseman said.
Roughly 72 percent of Cy-Fair con-sists of built-out or completed neigh-borhoods where children are leav-ing homes for higher education and parents are becoming empty nesters, according to PASA. Last year, 1,300 students who lived in these built-out areas left CFISD.
New home closings in Cy-Fair are on the decline, Guseman said.
In March 2016, they declined 8 per-cent compared to March 2015. In addition, developed lots that remain vacant, or homes already built that nobody has purchased, are up 27 percent compared to this time last year.
Projected growthOf land tracts under development,
the majority of new homes projected to be built over the next few years will be in the Bridgeland, Towne Lake, Westfield Village, Canyon Lakes West and Mason Westgreen areas, most of which are located on the west side of the district’s boundaries. Guseman said building of schools and facilities must focus on this area.
“A lot is happening on the west side of [CFISD],” she said. “This is very important growth tied with
student growth.”
Developments located on the west-ern side of Cy-Fair have the highest ratio of students per home, with Brid-geland homes having an average of 0.82, Fairfield with 0.86 and Westfield Village with 0.86 students per home. By comparison, Copperfield’s average amount of students per home is 0.47, Towne Lake’s is 0.56 and Wheatstone’s average is 0.5.
Bridgeland High School—under construction along the Grand Park-way near where the proposed Brid-geland Creek Parkway and Mason Road extension will eventually be con-structed—will open in August 2017 to accommodate district growth.
CFISD ranks third among all Greater Houston area school districts for projected new housing growth in 2015-25. CFISD has typically topped this list, but PASA moved the district down because of the lack of available land within the boundaries. PASA also projects deceleration in housing starts on the west side of CFISD, with 3,300 planned housing units no longer being built.
“[Several factors] had a massive impact on Bridgeland where there are large parcels that are already ready for development,” Guseman said. “Now it is occurring, but it is delayed.”
Enrollment slowdownThe demographics research firm Population and Survey Analysts projects Cy-Fair ISD will continue growing over the next 10 years, but at a slower rate than the previous decade.
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“The growth is basically slowing annually.”—Pat Guseman, president of Population and Survey Analysts
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REAL ESTATE
Lakewood Oaks Estates is a community of about 250 single-family homes ranging in size from 3,699 to 6,255 square feet.
Located at the intersection of Spring Cypress and Grant roads, the neighborhood is in the north region of Cy-Fair ISD’s boundaries.
In addition to educational opportunities, the subdivision is in close proximity to restaurants, churches and retail centers.
Market DataOn the market (July 2016) Median price of homes sold JULY 2015 vs. JULY 2016
Lakewood Oaks Estates, 77429
13423 Gainesway Drive $579,900
4 Bedroom / 3 full, 2 half baths 5,284 sq. ft.Agent: Brenda JonesKeller Williams Realty 281-364-1588
13814 Copeland Oaks Blvd. $495,000
4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath 4,290 sq. ft.Agent: Wendy RoloffBetter Homes and Gardens 281-451-7795
13807 Pegasus Road $425,000
4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath 3,790 sq. ft.Agent: Matt PowellRE/MAX Carlton Woods 832-283-1800
13807 Copeland Oaks Blvd. $499,500
4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath 4,589 sq. ft.Agent: Lynnette GronewoldRE/MAX Northwest 832-229-8795
Recent listings
FEATURED NEIGHBORHOOD
*As of 8/1/16
Average year built: 1997
Square footage: 3,699-6,255
Home values: $270,000-$615,000
HOA dues (estimated): $900 annually
Property taxes (in dollars):
North Harris-Montgomery College 0.11 Harris County 0.42 Cy-Fair ISD 1.44 Harris County Department of Education 0.01 Harris County Flood Control District 0.03 Harris County Hospital District 0.17 Northwest Harris County MUD No. 5 0.79 Harris County ESD No. 11 0.04 Harris County ESD No. 13 0.09 Port of Houston Authority 0.01
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Although every effort has been made to ensure the timeliness of this real estate data, Community Impact Newspaper assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Contact the property’s agent for the most current information.
Number of homes for sale/Average days on the market
Price Range 77040 77064 77065 77070 77095 77429 77433
$149,999 or less 24/37 17/30 7/36 7/20 7/30 5/31 14/24
$150,000–$199,999 12/50 27/18 26/25 29/25 66/47 54/22 50/31
$200,000–$299,999 30/34 32/38 32/43 69/44 146/30 186/40 202/54
$300,000–$399,999 15/45 8/23 14/43 7/118 47/60 139/58 213/60
$400,000–$499,999 2/13 4/219 2/26 9/53 7/55 46/68 128/85
$500,000–$599,999 4/104 - 1/54 1/95 - 38/39 67/96
$600,000–$799,999 2/213 - 1/24 - - 17/117 41/137
$800,000–$999,999 1/56 - - - 1/2 11/80 13/141
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FEATURED APARTMENT COMPLEX
Legacy Pines
Square footage: 711-1,093
Number of units: 307
Number of floors: 2
Amenities: lagoon-style swimming pool with sun deck and spa, assigned covered parking, limited access gates, fitness center, business center, game room, private garages with remote control access
Unit features*: open floor plans with cathedral ceilings; sunrooms with wall-to-wall windows; gourmet kitchens with flat top stoves, islands and pot racks; full-size washer and dryer
Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Listed price range(s)**:
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Lakewood Oaks Estates Retail, dining
The Lakewood Oaks Estates neighborhood is situated in the middle of tall pine and oak forests and surrounded by a traditional brick wall. Residents have access to various recreational amenities, including tennis courts, a recreational swimming pool, outdoor grilling and dining, a sand volleyball court and a play area for children.
The clubhouse hosts fitness classes, social club meetings and weekly scout and Young Life meetings. Residents can take part in community volunteer projects and activities from the HOA-sponsored social calendar.
Lakewood Oaks Estates is minutes away from a variety of retail developments, restaurants, churches and schools.
The following locations are within a five- to 10-minute drive*: • Kroger• Bank of America• Planet Fitness• Starbucks• First Choice Emergency Center• H-E-B
*This is not a comprehensive list of all stores in the area.
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The office vacancy rate in Cy-Fair rose slightly in the second quarter of 2016 to 16.7 percent. There is one new building with approximately 22,000 square feet of space under construction in the Cy-Fair area. Rental rates dropped slightly to $24.4 per square foot.
This chart shows the rental rate amounts per year for office space in Cy-Fair. This chart displays the amount of office square footage leased per year in Cy-Fair.
This chart shows the percentage of vacant office space in Cy-Fair over a six-year period.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE UPDATE OFFICE SPACECy-Fair Office Market | Second Quarter 2016
Vacancy rate
Rental rate Square feet leased
Although every effort has been made to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of this real estate data, Community Impact Newspaper assumes no liability for errors or omissions.
Market data provided by Caldwell Companies7904 N. Sam Houston Parkway, fourth floor
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Source: Caldwell Companies analysis of CoStar Group Inc. data; includes all retail types, existing or under construction, with a CoStar Rating of two (2) stars or more
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6,350 and 10,957 sq. ft. lots $20/sf/nnn**Agent: Jenny Seckinger 713-830-2105Agency: Colliers International
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X-Rays, & Basic CleaningNew patients only. Restrictions may apply.
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Tues: twice the time 2 hours for the price of 1
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Thurs: bring a friend, buy 1 pass and get a second half off
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13750 N ELDRIDGE PKWY.STE 300CYPRESS, TX 77429
8 3 2 - 7 6 1 - 0 8 1 8
$20 OFF HIGHLIGHTS, COLOR,
CUT & STYLE
Expires 9/30/2016.
$9.99MEN’S HAIR CUT
MON-THURS
Expires 9/30/2016.
$5.00 OFFLADIES’ HAIR CUT,
WASH & STYLE
Expires 9/30/2016.
TJ Salon 2
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Cypresswood Dr.
Cafe BellaCafe BellaCafe BellaCafe Bella
Thank you, Cypress, for your continued business.
Lunch specialsstarting at $7.99
11am-2pm Monday-Friday
$6.00 OFF PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE
Expires 9/14/16. Valid Sunday-Wednesday only.
BYOB Wine & Beer 12303 North Eldridge Parkway Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 897-0111 | www.cafebellacuisine.com | Hours: 11am-9pm daily
12344 Barker Cypress Rd, Ste 120Cypress,TX 77429 | 832.220.1562
cypressbreakfasthouse.com 290
BarkerCypress Rd.
Our commitment and goals have never changed. Fresh from scratch homemade cooking, high
quality products, generous portions and great service is our standard.
The ORIGINAL Cypress Breakfast House. One and only location.
$5 off orders of $20 or more
Monday - Friday onlyBefore tax and gratuity.
Expires 9/17/16
Healthy Options Available!
Snapper Jack’s is back!
HOURS:Monday - Saturday 11am - 9pm11422 West Rd Houston, TX(713) 983-8222www.snapperjacks.com
Buy one entrée get
with purchase of 2 drinksOffer valid for lunch or dinner. One coupon per table.
o� of the2nd entrée
Monday - Saturday 11am - 9pm11422 West Rd Houston, TX
www.snapperjacks.com
Monday - Saturday 11am - 9pm11422 West Rd Houston, TX
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New Location!
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Sprinkler DaysEVERY TUESDAY
Pool Days EVERY FRIDAY
Back to School
SpecialsBOARDING | TRAINING | GROOMING | DOGGIE DAY CARE | DAY BOARDING
One per family/household. Not valid with any other offers. Expires 9/14/16
$5 OFF ANY FULL GROOM
Minimum three days. Not valid with other offers. Expires 9/14/16$8 OFF TOTAL BOARDING STAY
One per family/household. Not valid with any other offers. Expires 9/14/16
$3.00 OFF A LUX BATH
VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.KENNELKLUBHOUSTON.COM
9040 Hwy. 6 North • Houston, 77095Hours: M-F 7-7, SAT 9-6, SUN 10-6, [email protected]
281.345.4DOG 4 3 6 4
PEOPLE TRUST US, PETS LOVE US.
ADULT AND CHILDREN’S MEDICAID ACCEPTED
17330 Spring Cypress at Hwy. 290
(Across from Kroger Center)
1-877-TOOTH-11281-256-3222
SpringCypressDental.com
With coupon. Expires 9/14/16
FREEDental Exam, Bite Wing X-Ray & Consultation
(Up to a $150 value)New patients only. Not valid with
insurance or any other offer. Expires 9/14/16
$75 Offa Crown
Family & Cosmetic DentistryServing award winning Authentic Mexican food & Tex M
ex
Happy Hour 3pm–7pm Monday–Saturday
Full Bar & Wine List
Buy One Entree, Second Entree is
$5 OFF Valid only Monday - Thursday, for lunch and dinner.
Limit 1 per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine in Only. Expires 9/14/16
10609 Grant Road Houston, Texas 77070www.sotoscantina.com
281-955-5667
SATURDAY BRUNCH
Monday-Thursday 11 am - 9:30 pm, Friday 11 am - 10:30 pm, Saturday 9 am - 10:30 pm, Closed Sunday
9am - 1pm
2012 2013 2014
The Next Generation Salad Bar
Fresh Salads & Salad Wraps Over 50 Toppings House-Made Dressings
Teachers & Students receive $1 OFF EVERYDAY with school ID!
BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTHY EATING
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FREE SIGNATURE DRINK w/purchase of salad or wrap!*
*Not valid for online orders. May not be combined w/other offers. Other restrictions may apply. Valid
at Salata Crossroads Plaza, Vintage Park, and West Road locations. Expires 10/31/16.
FREE KID’S MEAL w/purchase of salad or wrap
after 3 pm!**Not valid for online orders. May not be combined w/other offers. Other restrictions may apply. Valid
at Salata Crossroads Plaza, Vintage Park, and West Road locations. Expires 10/31/16.
130 Vintage Park Blvd. (281) 826-0166
19708 NW. Freeway (281) 970-6666
9050 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. (832) 478-5745
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FM 1960 & Eldridge281.955.5595
HOUSTON LOCATIONS
MAGNOLIA32910 FM 2978832.934.2595
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281.239.6900
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281.394.2002
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Vibes THREADING AND SKINCARE
13040 Louetta Rd., Ste 236Cypress, TX 77429281-936-8423
THREADING • SKINCARE • HENNA ART
FREE Small Henna Tattoo with a regular price facial One coupon per customer.
Expires 9/14/16
249Grant Rd. Louetta Rd.
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15210 Spring Cypress Ste J Cypress TX 77429
281-246-1690www.lovejuls.com
Everyone is looking for DEAR JOHN JEANS, fi nd them here!
$5 OFF DEAR JOHN DENIM
one coupon per customer. expires 9/23/16. Jul’s - A Fashion Boutique
Hair Color, Highlights, Cut & Styling, Eyebrow Threading, Men’s Haircuts, Hair
Extensions, MAC Makeup Services
NOW OFFERING EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS INCLUDING: KEVIN MURPHY, MOROCCAN OIL AND KERATIN
$20 OFFOn highlights, color,
cut and style.For new clients only. Expires 9/14/16.
281-758-2881www.joliesaloncypresstx.com25712 Northwest Freeway, J
Cypress, TX 77429
290 Spring Cypress Rd.
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$5 OFFOn any haircut.
For new clients only. Expires 9/14/16.
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281-345-8088 • www.elreytaqueria.com
8422 Hwy 6 NorthHouston, TX 77095Hours:Mon-Sat: 7am - 10pmSun: 8am - 10pm
Stop by on your way to work to pick up an order of delicious, authentic Cuban style breakfast tacos.
50% OFF DOZEN BREAKFAST TACOS
Made the El Rey WayLIMITED TIME ONLY!
West Rd.6
Best kept shopping secret right in your neighborhood!
RESTORE IS...• A home improvement
treasure hunt
• An architectural salvage emporium
• A retail store open to the public where every purchase benefi ts Habitat for Humanity NWHC
NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY
40,000 SQUARE FEET OF SHOPPING
SPACE!
Expires: 9/8/16. Must present original coupon - no copies. One coupon per household per day. Must present in person at: 13350 Jones Road ReStore. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Cannot be combined with any other discounted items. Excluding new cabinets.
10% OFF any single
item in the store
HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday - Saturday 9am - 6pm
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY
LOCATED AT13350 JONES RoadHOUSTON TX 77070
(AT THE CORNER OF JONES AND GRANT)
281.890.5585
Call for an Appointment: 281-859-4430
Natalie Goldberger, DVM
Carabba’s Grill
Ridge Park Dr.
Cherry Park Dr.
Taco Bell
Hwy.
6 N. 15606 Ridge Park Dr. Houston, TX 77095
www.Copperfi eldAnimalClinic.comHours: Mon-Fri. 7AM-7PM | Sat. 8AM-3PM | Sun. Closed
FREE Heartworm Test With purchase of 12 months of
Heartworm Prevention (Rebates available)50% off Heartworm Test with Purchase of
6 months of prevention
FREE Exam with VaccinesOffer Available for New Clients Only
Restrictions apply - Contact us for more details
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Indulge your inner Italian
Buon Appetito!
Free DessertWITH THE PURCHASE OF TWO ENTREES
One per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid at Marvino’s Only. Expires 9/14/16
24002 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429
Serving dinner, lunch and to go
www.aliciasmexicangrille.com www.galianas.comwww.marvinositaliankitchen.com www.dariosamericancuisine.com
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Wedding and Special Occasion Cakes • Pastries • Coffee • Smoothies • Breakfast • Light Lunch
7955 Barker Cypress Rd #900Cypress, TX 77433281.246.1886 www.piliscakes.com
Buy 5
cupcakes get one FREE
Sports Bar & GrillOn the RoxOn the RoxOn the Rox
/On The Rox-JonesCHECK OUT OUR DAILY SPECIALS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!281-807-7500 • ONTHEROXBAR.COM 10535 JONES ROAD, SUITE 300, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77065
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BUY ONE BREAKFAST,GET ONE FREE.
Must present this in-paper coupon. Limit two entress with the purchase of two beverages. Excludes steak, crawfi sh and seafood. Limit one coupon per table. Valid at Jones
Road location only. Dine-In Only. Expires 9/14/2016.
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm. Must present this in-paper coupon. Limit one coupon per table. Dine-In Only. With purchase of 2 beverages. Excludes Steak & Eggs. Valid at Jones Road location only. Expires 9/14/2016.
Private Event Room Now Open
Call us about booking your next function
4,500 Sq. Ft. Non-Smoking AreaBig Screen TV’s & 12 Ft. Projection TV’s
YOUR SPORTS HEADQUARTERS!
Monday - Thursday - 11:00am - 9:30pmFriday - Saturday: 11:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 9:30pm 290 & 196012914 FM 1960 W Houston, TX 77065
281-894-9221
www.bluewaterseafoodonline.com
2920 Spring4921 FM 2920 Rd. Spring, TX 77388
281-288-9222
1960 Champions6107 FM 1960 W.
Houston, TX 77069281-895-9222
www.bluewaterseafoodonline.com
“If our seafood was any fresher, it would still be swimming!”
FREE PISTOLETTEwith the purchase of two entrees.
Not available on lunch menu. Expires 9/14/16
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Expires 9/14/16. O� er Valid Only at 1960 Location.Discount applies to paint only. For a limited time only. Not valid with other o� ers, promotions or on insurance claims. O� er does not apply to trucks, vans, SUVs, commercial vehi-cles, and other oversized vehicles. Body work, environmental fees, rust repair & stripping of old paint at an additional charge. Valid for retail customers at participating locations only. O� er may not be redeemed for any work in progress or in conjunction with prior purchase. Additional exclusions may apply. Void where prohibited.
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$30 OFFHIGHLIGHT,
HAIRCUT, & STYLE
New Clients Only
$10 OFFHAIRCUT & STYLE
Thank you for voting us your #1 Salon in NW Harris County in 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015!
Specializing in Redken color!
On-site services for special occasions
TOMBALL281-351-2345
Academy CenterSH 249 Bypass @ FM 2920
CYPRESS281-213-8199
Kroger CenterSH 290 @ Spring Cypress
$5 Parents’ Night Out Admission
$25 o any Pump It Up party
FREE Open Jump session for your friend
Valid at Pump It Up of Champions only. May not be combined with other off ers or discounts. Expires 12/31/16. Coupon code: IMPACT
Valid at Pump It Up of Champions only. May not be combined with other off ers or discounts. Expires 12/31/16. Coupon code: IMPACT
Off er must be mentioned at time of booking. Not valid on previously booked parties. May not be combined with any other off ers or discounts. Party must be booked by 12/31/16. Coupon code: IMPACT
$5 Parents’ Night Out Admission
Pump It Up of Champions • 6540 FM 1960 Road W. Houston, TX 77069281-444-7867 • www.pumpitupparty.com
Pump It Up of Champions • 6540 FM 1960 Road W. Houston, TX 77069
Like us on Facebook and get a FREE Open Jump Pass! ($8.00 value)facebook.com/pumpitupofchampions
$5 Parents’ Night Out Admission
LET’S GET READY TO PARTY!
Birthday PartiesGroup Events
Open jump sessionsSpecial Events
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281.379.1SPA (1772) • visage-salon-spa.com11910 Louetta Rd. Houston, TX 77070
Has Your Back...To School
VISAGE
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COUNTRYCOUNTRY
OUR NEW, BIGGER LOCATION OPENING SOON!We apologize for the delay due to the recent � oods in the area.
COOKING
Jessie’s
Some Food Just Makes You Feel Good
Menu changes daily!Meatloaf • Pot Roast • Chicken Fried Steak • Catfish
Grandma’s Chicken & Dumplings • LasagnaGround Beef Burgers • Sandwiches • Salads • Soups & more!
Breakfast Plates • Tacos • Omelets • Pancakes
Homemade Desserts • Everyday’s a Surprise! Banana Pudding • Cobblers • Pies • Cheesecake
Cookies • Cakes
$5 OFF PURCHASE OF $30
OR MORE Expires 9/14/16. Cannot be
combined with any other offer.
Jone
s Rd
.
Windfern Rd. FM 1960
NOW SERVING BURGERS DAILY!
Open for Breakfast & Lunch Monday- Satuday 8am-2pm
281.517.5103 • 11600 Jones Rd., Ste.109, Houston
832-334-5594TexasMesquitegrill.com
27104 Northwest Fwy. (Corner of 290 and Mueschke)
Chefs Summer Creations
max value $10 with purchase of 2 beverages. not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 9/14/16
Buy one entree get one free With purchase of2 beverages
Chef Specialties
Ahi Tuna Salad FRESH CEVICHE
EVERY STUDENT IS UNIQUE...THEIR TUTORING SHOULD BE TOO!
Mike & Laura FossenPhone: 281-402-6066Fax: [email protected]
Specializing in:• Mathematics• English• Chemistry• Physics• SAT/PSAT & Exam Preparation
www.abovegradelevel.com
Serving Northwest Houston
FREE EVALUATION
located at:10920 Fry Rd, Ste 750Cypress TX 77433(next to Cy Ranch hs)
Mon-Fri 7am -6pm, closed 12:30-1:30 | 1st & 3rd Sat 8am -12 noon
Wellness & preventative careinternal medicine consultations
rabbit & pocket pet medicine & surgerybathing, nail trims & ear cleaning
spay, neuter & dental cleaningsvaccinations
Compassionate veterinary care in Cypress
10% off Dental cleanings in August and September832-220-1582
www.cypresslakesanimal.com
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832-478-5537 • www.bigcitywings.comW I N G S • B E E R • B U R G E R S
5402 Hwy 6 Houston TX 77084832-674-8466 Buy One Get One
Buy 5 wings, get 5 wings FREEincludes small ranch.
Not valid with any other off er or coupon. Expires 9/14/16
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Pearland locationComing Soon
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BUY 1 ENTREE, GET 1 FREEwith purchase of 2 beverages (up to $9 value.) Dine in only.Expires 9/14/16281-550-
9900
Catering ServiceCatering Service
Crawfish BroiledCrawfish Broiled
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Valid 9am-noon. Expires 9/14/16
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST ZIP CODE
with purchase of 2 beverages (up to $9 value.) Dine in only.
FREEFREEwith purchase of 2 beverages
with purchase of 2 beverages
(up to $9 value.) Dine in only.
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Valid 9am-noon. Expires 9/14/16
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7099 Highway 6 N. Houston, TX 77095 | 281-550-8334 | frenchquartergrill.comLIKE US ON YELPand receive a FREE dessert!
529
6
Glen Chase Dr.
(up to $9 value.) Dine in only.Expires 9/14/16
7099 Highway 6 N. Houston, TX 77095 | 281-550-8334 | frenchquartergrill.comand receive a FREE dessert!
$5 OFF$25 OR MORE
EXCLUDES TAMALES
MUST PRESENT COUPON.
EXPIRES 9/14/16
12139 JONES RD. HOUSTON, 77070
281-970-6807SERVING MUCH MORE THAN DELICIOUS TAMALES!CYPRESS NORTH HOUSTON RD.
JONES RD.
IT’S ALMOST THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY TAMALES EARLY
PORK • BEEF • CHICKEN • SPICY PORK • SPICY BEEF
SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNERCLOSED MON, TUE-FRI: 7AM-7PM, SAT-SUN: 8AM-3PM
Looking Cool forBack to School ?
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Grant Rd at Spring Cypress in the HEB Center
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Special Pricing on Stairs and Banisters
One stop shopping store...Full kitchen & bathroom
remodeling.
Mon-Fri. 10:00am –7:00pm – Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm Open Sunday by appointment only. Call today to schedule your personal consultation.
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HANDScrapedLaminate
$269
Includes trims and pad.
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$269
INSTALLED
Made in USA
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$249
INSTALLEDIncludes trims and pad.
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$26 99
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Special Pricing
on Blinds
Special pricing
on Banisters$429
INSTALLED
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INSTALLED
Wood Look Tile
$439
Includes trims and pad.
Wood
We meet or beat any advertised price of legitimate show rooms
281-807-9800In business since 1993
22224 Northwest fwy.Cypress, TX 77429 (Hwy. 290 at telge rd.)
$200 OFFSUMMERSPECIAL
any purchase of $2,500 or morenot to be combined with any
other offer.
Financing available.(0% for up to 36 months)
Ask about our special pricing on Hunter Douglas blinds
U.S. Floors & Remodeling
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NEW 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR
SR Model 82394.6L | V8 • Double Cab
2WD • Automatic
PRICES EXCLUDE TAX, TITLE, LICENSE DUE AT SIGNING. $150 DEALER DOC FEE INCLUDED. 36 months Lease,12k miles per year, $0 security deposit with approved credit. An extra charge may be imposed at lease
end. APR and Lease specials are with approved credit. 2 or more available at this offer.
$750 factory rebate or purchase 0% APR for 60 months.
MSRP $29,560
LEASE FOR ONLY $299/MO. WITH $1999 DOWN
2016 TOYOTA RAV4 LE
Model 44302WD • Automatic
MSRP $25,390
LEASE FOR ONLY $199/MO. WITH $1999 DOWNPRICES EXCLUDE TAX, TITLE, LICENSE DUE AT SIGNING. $150 DEALER DOC FEE INCLUDED. 36 months
Lease,12k miles per year, $0 security deposit with approved credit. An extra charge may be imposed at lease end. APR and Lease specials are with approved credit. 2 or more available at this offer.
$1000 factory rebate or purchase 0% APR for 60 months.
Must take delivery from dealer by September 1st, 2016. 0% APR for 60 monthly payments @ $16.66 per $1000 Borrowed. 0% APR for 72 monthly payments @ $13.89 per $1000 Borowed. College grad and military rebates are not included in any offer except where noted. No dealers, brokers, employees or their families. Advertised vehicles one per family or business only. PRICES EXCLUDE TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND $150 DEALER DOC FEE.
3 GENERATIONS: JERRY ROCCO WITH HIS DAUGHTER AND
GRANDSONSGO STROS
STATE OF THE ART SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER NOW OPEN
Must take delivery from dealer by September 1st, 2016. 0% APR for 60 monthly payments @ $16.66 per $1000 Borrowed. 0% APR for 72 monthly payments @ $13.89 per $1000 Borowed. College grad and military rebates are not included in any offer except where noted. No dealers, brokers, employees or their families. Advertised vehicles one per family or business only. PRICES EXCLUDE TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND $150 DEALER DOC FEE.Must take delivery from dealer by September 1st, 2016. 0% APR for 60 monthly payments @ $16.66 per $1000 Borrowed. 0% APR for 72 monthly payments @ $13.89 per $1000 Borowed. College grad and military rebates are not included in any offer except where
RICES EXCLUDE TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND $150 DEALER DOC FEE.Must take delivery from dealer by September 1st, 2016. 0% APR for 60 monthly payments @ $16.66 per $1000 Borrowed. 0% APR for 72 monthly payments @ $13.89 per $1000 Borowed. College grad and military rebates are not included in any offer except where Must take delivery from dealer by September 1st, 2016. 0% APR for 60 monthly payments @ $16.66 per $1000 Borrowed. 0% APR for 72 monthly payments @ $13.89 per $1000 Borowed. College grad and military rebates are not included in any offer except where
2 YEARS no cost maintenance
NEW 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA L
Model 1832Automatic
$1,500 factory rebate or purchase 0% APR for 72 months.
LEASE FOR ONLY $179/MO. WITH $999 DOWN
PRICES EXCLUDE TAX, TITLE, LICENSE DUE AT SIGNING. $150 DEALER DOC FEE INCLUDED. 36 months Lease,12k miles per year, $0 security deposit with approved credit. An extra charge may be imposed at lease
end. APR and Lease specials are with approved credit. 2 or more available at this offer.
MSRP $18,955
NEW 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
Model 2532Automatic
PRICES EXCLUDE TAX, TITLE, LICENSE DUE AT SIGNING. $150 DEALER DOC FEE INCLUDED. 36 months Lease,12k miles per year, $0 security deposit with approved credit. An extra charge may be imposed at lease
end. APR and Lease specials are with approved credit. 2 or more available at this offer.
$2,000 factory rebate or purchase 0% APR for 60 months.
MSRP $24,200
LEASE FOR ONLY $199/MO. WITH $1999 DOWN
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